MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRAIGHT SMILE , LLC BYTE NIGHT ALIGNER; ALIGNER, SEQUENTIAL

Device Problems Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problem Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

While using a byte night aligner, patient reports that they are experiencing face redness, lips swollen and sensitivity in gums and teeth when wearing the aligners.Patient believes they are experiencing allergic reaction to the wearing of the aligners.Patient discontinued aligner use.Patient was advised to seek medical treatment or if true emergency to be seen asap.

Manufacturer Narrative

Since this event resulted in a serious injury, it is reportable per 21 cfr part 803.

• Brand Name: BYTE NIGHT ALIGNER
• Type of Device: ALIGNER, SEQUENTIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRAIGHT SMILE , LLC; 1556 20th st. , suite a; santa monica CA 90404
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRAIGHT SMILE , LLC; 1556 20th st. , suite a; santa monica CA 90404
• Manufacturer Contact: hannah seevaratnam ; 221 w. philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178494593
• MDR Report Key: 18304169
• MDR Text Key: 330191709
• Report Number: 3014845255-2023-00114
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K180346
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention