| Model Number |
INVISALIGN SYSTEM - EXPRESS |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Tooth Loss (4831)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2023
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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: "precautions - a tooth that has been previously traumatized or significantly restored may be aggravated.In rare instances, the useful life of the tooth may be reduced, the tooth may require additional dental treatment such as endodontic and/or additional restorative work, and/or the tooth may be lost"; and "the health of the bone and gums which support the teeth may be impaired or aggravated"; and "the length of the roots of the teeth may be shortened during orthodontic treatment, which may become a threat to the longevity of the teeth." the treating doctor shared that the potential root cause could be that the invisalign treatment could have aggravated the condition of these teeth.This event is being filed as an mdr as the patient reported tooth loss (serious injury) and the invisalign system aligners were being used.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient reported extraction of tooth #2 and #3 (scheduled).The reported symptom does not appear to be serious or life threatening to the patient.The patient did not report requiring any medical intervention to alleviate the reported symptoms.The patient did not report taking or being prescribed any medication to alleviate the reported symptoms.The patient is continuing the use of the aligners and is currently getting better.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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