The device was not returned, but did not transfer to the investigator.However, the device investigation has been completed and the results are as follows: dhr results no dhr was available for review since the device was fabricated per physician's prescription only.Erkodent review: suppliers (erkodent) reviewed the associated material lots and confirmed no manufacturing deviations or abnormalities.Lot# e2mm11297 (erkodur) was manufactured from 5/5/2019 and was assigned with 3 years expiration.Lot# ep2mm11298 (erkoloc-pro) was manufactured from 5/20/2019 and was assigned with 3 years expiration.Airway management review: supplier (airway management) reviewed c of c analysis and confirmed material compositions are within specification (see attached email).Stock product reviewed results no stock product was available for review since the device was fabricated per physician's prescription only.Investigation methods/results the device was returned but it was not available for investigation.See note in additional information.Root cause airway management confirmed the tapiii has nickel content (3-5%) and is very possible to develop an allergic reaction in people with existing sensitivity.However, it was unknown patient was reported to be allergic due to the nickel.Per "warnings" section from patient instruction booklet sent to the patient, it contains the following statement, "allergic reaction may be encountered in people who are sensitive to nickel or self-curing acrylic." the device's caution label states that "inspect the tap device prior to each use.If any parts of the device become loose or damage, return to your prescriber.Discontinue use if you observe material separation, material degradation, or damage parts.Discontinue use if you are experiencing nausea, vomiting, soreness or an allergic reaction." glidewell research team and namsa conducted a series of testing on a similar thermoformed sleep device following iso 10993 (biological evaluation of medical devices) and the device was evaluated for potential cytotoxicity, skin irritation, delayed dermal contact sensitization and oral mucosal irritation.The haley test article was thermoformed with layers of erkodent material (erkoloc-pro and erkodur).The test results were listed below and summarized in biocompatibility report for haley sleep device (rpt 9733 rev 1.0).· for cytotoxicity testing, the test article extract showed no evidence of causing cell lysis or toxicity.· for skin irritation, there was no erythema and no edema observed on the skin of the animals treated with the test article.· for sensitization testing, the test article extracts showed no evidence of causing delayed dermal contact sensitization.· the test article showed nonirritant to the oral mucosa as compared to the control article.The sleep device materials (erkoloc-pro and erkodur) have been found to be biocompatible through the testing.There was no cytotoxic, sensitization, skin irritation, or oral mucosal irritation found in any of the test articles.
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