The incident was occurred in (b)(6).Thus gel and kit were used, and not available to be returned.The retain samples of whitening gels from the same lots were tested on (b)(6) 2016, and results were within specifications.Device history record of whitening gel and whitening kit were reviewed, and no out of specifications or discrepancy was found.Reviewed the bill of materials and instructions for use.Dfu describes the steps for proper isolation of gums and lips.Warning notes are also included in the product packaging.Reviewed complaints history of the past 3 years, and no other similar complaints were received with similar symptoms.Discus dental concludes that no malfunction or failure is detected in the device.The cause of this incident, as described in complaint description, is failure to follow the instructions provided with the product.Discus dental will continue to monitor similar complaints.The whitening kit and gel were used.
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Discus dental received the complaint on 7/25/2016, in which the patient received a zoom in-office whitening procedure in (b)(6) 2016.The hygienist who performed the whitening did not follow the whitening protocol, and did not cover the patient's gingiva.Thereafter the patient experienced swollen gums.The patient visited a doctor, and they performed colonoscopies, and prescribed vicodin and motrin.The patient is also experiencing bone density loss in the same area where the gums were swollen.
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