| Model Number |
INVISALIGN SYSTEM - COMPREHENSIVE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Nausea (1970); Angioedema (4536); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
07/01/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The current instructions for use (ifu) contains the following: "warning - in rare instances, some patient may be allergic to the plastic aligner material, discontinue use and consult a health care professional immediately." the potential root cause is unknown.No conclusive evidence has been provided that supports or opposes the fact that the invisalign system aligners caused the reported symptom.This event is being filed as an mdr as the patient presented hereditary angioedema and the invisalign product was being used.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient reported symptoms of blush, nausea, difficulty breathing and swollen eye.The patient did not report requiring any medical intervention to alleviate the reported symptoms.The patient reported being prescribed eye drops to alleviate the reported symptoms.The treating doctor reported that the patient presented evidence of hereditary angioedema (hae).The treatment was discontinued on (b)(6) 2022 and the patient is currently getting better.
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