Respiratory arrest [respiratory arrest] heart attack [myocardial infarction] episode of bradypnea [bradypnoea] obstruction of airway [obstructive airways disorder] (obstruction of airway) with a substance compatible with dental prosthesis glue [foreign body in respiratory tract] case narrative: the following case was received via e-mail from a regulatory authority (infarmed - national authority of medicines/health products, 1317/2023) on (b)(6) 2023: a hospital (unspecified healthcare professional) reported that a patient, 92 year-old male, used kukident denture care denture adhesive, beginning on an unspecified date.The patient, who was hospitalized, experienced a sudden episode of bradypnea that evolved with respiratory arrest and heart attack, all beginning on (b)(6) 2023.During an attempt to perform orotracheal intubation, the (medical) team found an obstruction of the airway (b)(6) 2023) with a substance compatible with dental prosthesis glue.Relevant history: none reported.Concomitant product(s): none reported.It was unspecified if the consumer previously used the same version of the device.Relevant history: none reported.The event and case outcome were fatal.No further information was provided.
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