| Model Number |
85000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2022
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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 patient had her initial wires placed a few months before the orthodontist noticed that the upper wire was embedded into the anterior gingiva.No progress records were provided to determine if the issue was an oral hygiene problem.No wire defect was identifed.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient experienced an orthodontic wire embedded into the lingual gingiva, between the upper anterior tooth # 8 and # 9.The wire was cut into sections and each section removed by pulling through the gingiva.The patient was instructed to rinse the mouth with warm salt water and alow 4-5 weeks to heal the tissue prior to insertion of a new wire.
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