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GUM PERIO SHIELD ORAL HEALTH RINSE

Received Jun 17, 2021 · Event occurred Jun 7, 2021

Report MW5101968 · MDR key 12032115

Device

Generic name

Rinse, Oral, Antibacterial (by Physical Means)

Lot number

02A

Product problems

  • Contamination
  • Nonstandard Device

Patient

41 YR

  • Dyspnea
  • Headache
  • Discomfort
  • Numbness
  • Sensitivity of Teeth
  • Hyperresponsive to stimuli
  • Dyspnea
  • Headache
  • Discomfort
  • Numbness
  • Sensitivity of Teeth
  • Hyperresponsive to stimuli

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THIS MOUTHWASH HAS CAUSED EXTREME SENSITIVITY TO MY GUMS AND TEETH. I AM UNABLE TO DRINK OR EAT HOT OR COLD ITEMS WITHOUT DISCOMFORT. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED PERIODIC SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND HEADACHES. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PRODUCT CAUSED SEVERE MOUTH NUMBNESS LASTING FOR 2 DAYS EACH TIME. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH BURKHOLDERIA CEPACIA AND/OR BURKHOLDERIA CONTAMINANTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER.