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InjuryDZC

BRIUS BRAVA SYSTEM

Received Oct 7, 2022 · Event occurred Sep 8, 2022

Report 3014680924-2022-00004 · MDR key 15566620

Device

Generic name

Wire, Orthodontic

Manufacturer

Brius Technologies

Model number

BRAVA

Product problems

  • Biocompatibility
  • Biocompatibility

Patient

37 YR · Female

  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction
  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE DOCTOR REPORTED BURNING SENSATION AND NUMBNESS IN THE MOUTH AND LIPS OF THE PATIENT, SUSPECTING OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE BRAVA APPLIANCE. THE LABELING OF THE DEVICE WARNS THAT THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NICKEL AND CHROMIUM AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWN ALLERGIC SENSITIVITY TO THOSE METALS. BRAVA SYSTEM WAS REMOVED AFTER 4 WEEKS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DOCTOR REPORTED BURNING SENSATION AND NUMBNESS IN THE MOUTH AND LIPS OF THE PATIENT, SUSPECTING OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE BRAVA APPLIANCE. THE LABELING OF THE DEVICE WARNS THAT THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NICKEL AND CHROMIUM AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWN ALLERGIC SENSITIVITY TO THOSE METALS. BRAVA SYSTEM WAS REMOVED AFTER 4 WEEKS.