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

Device Problem Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

While using a byte day aligner, the patient experiencing symptoms and pain on her lower left side.Doctor examined patient and diagnosed gingival abscess on tooth #21.Additionally, #21 has extensive bone loss with aap stage iv with class iii mobility.Doctor advised patient to discontinue all future treatment with byte aligners due to extensive bone loss.

• Brand Name: BYTE DAY 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: 17922190
• MDR Text Key: 325513833
• Report Number: 3014845255-2023-00097
• 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: 10/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/12/2023
• 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: 10/11/2023
• 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