InjuryNTO
GUM PERIOSHEILD ORAL HEALTH RINSE 10 OUNCE BOTTLE
Received Jun 16, 2021 · Event occurred Jun 6, 2021
Report MW5101952 · MDR key 12016693
Device
Generic name
Rinse, Oral, Antibacterial (by Physical Means)
Lot number
01A
Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
88 YR
- Bacterial Infection
- Dyspnea
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Low Oxygen Saturation
- Bacterial Infection
- Dyspnea
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Low Oxygen Saturation
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MOTHER HAD TROUBLE BREATHING AND FEVER. SHE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL AND TESTED POSITIVE FOR STREPTOCOCCUS CAUSED BY MOUTH-TYPE BACTERIA. DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMONIA AND LOW OXYGEN. DOCTORS OPENED A PICK-LINE FOR ANTIBIOTICS DUE TO WEAKENED VEINS. SHE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 8 DAYS AND TRANSFER TO A NURSING FACILITY WHERE SHE IS CONTINUING ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENT FOR 4 TO 6 WEEKS LONGER. OUTCOME STILL UNKNOWN.