MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY SIRONA ORTHODONTICS INC. RETAINER BRITE CLEANING TABLETS; CLEANSER, DENTURE, OVER THE COUNTER

Catalog Number RB-36-CASE

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Swelling (2091)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

While it is unknown if the device used in this case caused or contributed to the patient's symptoms, it is possible as allergic reactions to dental materials are known and reported, with medical consequences being dependent upon the severity of the individual allergic response and subsequent exposure to the same material.Therefore, this event meets the criteria for reportability per 21 cfr part 803.The device is available for evaluation, though has not been returned as of this report.Evaluation results will be submitted as they become available.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient experienced an allergic reaction after using retainer brite.The reported symptoms include redness and swelling of the mouth.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.Retain product was tested and found to be within specification.A dhr review was conducted with no discrepancies noted.

• Brand Name: RETAINER BRITE CLEANING TABLETS
• Type of Device: CLEANSER, DENTURE, OVER THE COUNTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): DENTSPLY SIRONA ORTHODONTICS INC.; 7290 26th court east; sarasota FL 34243
• MDR Report Key: 8024759
• MDR Text Key: 125748075
• Report Number: 1036212-2018-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EFT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/31/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: RB-36-CASE
• Device Lot Number: 8045101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2018
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other