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728-3030 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Local Reaction (2035)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a patient developed a severe medical complication from an allergic response to the aligners.Patient first reported sensation of tingling and bitterness taste in her tongue after 2 days of wearing aligners.Doctor suggested her to wear the aligners for a full week since there is an adjustment period to aligners.After 1 week of wearing them, patient reported that her symptoms had not improved.But worsened.Patient looked for medical attention with a familiar medicine doctor for this reaction.The diagnosis was edema of the epiglottis from allergic reaction.It was prescribed zyrtec and the patient is fully recovered.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported a patient developed a severe medical complication from an allergic response to the aligners.Patient first reported sensation of tingling and bitterness taste in her tongue after 2 days of wearing aligners.Doctor suggested her to wear the aligners for a full week since there is an adjustment period to aligners.After 1 week of wearing them, patient reported that her symptoms had not improved but worsened.Patient looked for medical attention with a familiar medicine doctor for this reaction.The diagnosis was edema of the epiglottis from allergic reaction.It was prescribed zyrtec and the patient is fully recovered.
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