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Received Mar 31, 2008

Report MW5006049 · MDR key 1021514

Device

Generic name

Finger Sucking Device

Manufacturer

Medel Development

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

4 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MOTHER OF A CHILD CALLED TO REPORT THAT AFTER 10 DAYS USING THE DEVICE, HER CHILD CHEWED IT, AND IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE FRAGMENTED PIECE WAS SWALLOWED OR NOT. SHE STATED THAT HER CHILD NEEDS TO WEAR THIS DEVICE 24 HR/DAY FOR 3-4 WEEKS TO GET THE RESULTS WHICH IS TO HELP HER STOP SUCKING.