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InjuryEBC

FUJI PLUS CONDITIONER

Received Jul 10, 1998 · Event occurred Jun 3, 1998

Report 1410097-1998-00002 · MDR key 176214

Device

Generic name

Tooth Surface Conditioner

Manufacturer

Gc America, Inc.

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

433125

Lot number

261171

Product problems

  • Thermal Decomposition of Device
  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)
  • Device Rinsing Issue

Patient

47 YR

  • Erythema
  • Inflammation
  • Burning Sensation
  • Contamination, chemical
  • Hospitalization required

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DR WAS CEMENTING A CROWN WITH FUJI PLUS CEMENT. AFTER PLACING THE FUJI PLUS CONDITIONER ON TOOTH, THE PT PLACED TONGUE ON THE TOOTH AND EXPERIENCED A BITTER TASTE. SHE RETURNED TO DENTAL OFFICE LATER COMPLAINING OF REDNESS AND BURNING ON TONGUE, GUM TISSUE AND THROAT. BURNING SENSATION CONTINUED INTO THE EVENING HOURS. PT WENT TO ER ROOM AND WAS TREATED FOR A CHEMICAL BURN.