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Catalog Number 20073770 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
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Patient Problems
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/10/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Healthcare professional reported that a patient was injected with juvéderm® volux¿ xc in right jawline.5 months later, patient experienced hypersalivation, pain and tightness like radiating from their ear area and down to the shoulder, along the sternocleidomastoid muscle in right neck.An ultrasound noted filler in parotid gland.150u of hylenex used to dissolved filler.The patient was prescribed prednisone (60mg x 3-day, 40 mg x 3 day, and 10mg x 3 day).Hypersalivation has been resolved but neck tightness still present.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Clarification to section c.Suspect product: lot number 980/1.Continued h.6.Type of investigation code: b15, b18, b20.Clarification to h.6.Type of investigation code: the filler was injected into the patient and is not accessible for return.The syringe has been discarded.The event is a physiological complication and analysis of the device generally does not assist abbvie in determining a probable cause for this event.Further information regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.A review of the device history record has been initiated.If any new, changed or corrected information is noted, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.The event of "hypersalivation" is considered an unexpected adverse drug experience.
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Event Description
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Per medical review, the event of hypersalivation is deemed not a serious injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Previous medwatch submission noted hypersalivation as a serious injury.Abbvie medical safety determined that the event of hypersalivation is not considered a serious injury.
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