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InjuryJEP

ANTERIOR GROWTH GUIDANCE APPLIANCE

Received Mar 20, 2023 · Event occurred Jan 2, 2023

Report MW5115887 · MDR key 16584296

Device

Generic name

Retainer, Matrix

Manufacturer

Unknown

Product problems

  • Patient-Device Incompatibility

Patient

34 YR · Female

  • Tooth Fracture
  • Tooth Fracture

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ANTERIOR GROWTH GUIDANCE APPLIANCE WAS USED ON MY DAUGHTER WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER. HER TEETH WERE DESTROYED. BECAME CROOKED AND NOT STRONG. HER TEETH BROKE UP EARLY IN LIFE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WEAK. SHE NOW NEEDS IMPLANTS.