DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL NUPRO EXTRA CARE PROPHY PASTE, SPEARMINT POLISH WITH FLUORIDE; AGENT, POLISHING, ABRASIVE, ORAL CAVITY
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Catalog Number 801600 |
Device Problems
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Swelling (2091); Tingling (2171); Reaction (2414)
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Event Date 05/23/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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While it is unknown if the device used in this case caused or contributed to the patient's symptoms, it is possible as allergic reactions to dental materials are known and reported, with medical consequences being dependent upon the severity of the individual allergic response and subsequent exposure to the same material.Therefore, this event meets the criteria for reportability per 21 cfr part 803.This report is for the second patient.The device is available for evaluation, though has not been returned as of this report.Evaluation results will be submitted as they become available.
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Event Description
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It was reported that two patient's experienced an allergic reaction following treatment with nupro extra care polish spearmint.In the second patient, they reported that their tongue felt "tingly and big".The patient declined benadryl.The patient's symptoms abated approximately 30 minutes after treatment was completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Multiple unsuccessful attempts were made to obtain the device for evaluation.Retain product was tested and found to be within specification.Also, a dhr review was conducted with no discrepancies noted.
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