inforMED
InjuryDYJ

CLEAR ORTHO RETAINER

Received Oct 11, 2023

Report 3011649314-2023-00640 · MDR key 17916327

Device

Generic name

Thermoform Retainer

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

Female

  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction
  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED. WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A REACTION TO THE CLEAR ORTHO RETAINER THAT WAS ISSUED. THE PATIENT HAD RED PATCHES ON HER NECK AND OUTSIDE OF MOUTH. THE ALLERGIC REACTION STARTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS TO A MONTH AFTER FIRST WEARING THE DEVICE. THE REACTION WENT AWAY WHEN THE PATIENT STOPPED WEARING THE RETAINER.