InjuryECI

LATEX BANDS

Received Dec 26, 2023 · Event occurred Dec 1, 2023

Report MW5149597 · MDR key 18400336

Device

Generic name

Band, Elastic, Orthodontic

Manufacturer

Unk

Patient

39 YR · Female

Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction
Skin Inflammation/ Irritation
Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction
Skin Inflammation/ Irritation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DEVELOPED LATEX ALLERGY AFTER USING LATEX BANDS IN MOUTH FOR ORTHODONTICS. SKIN RASH FOR 4 MONTHS ONGOING SINCE (B)(6) 2023. ON (B)(6) 2023 REQUIRED VISIT TO URGENT CARE AND COURSE OF ORAL CORTICOSTEROID PRESCRIBED. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHICH PRODUCTS AND FOODS MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION DUE TO LATEX ALLERGY. CONTINUE NEED FOR ZYRTEC DAILY, BENADRYL TWO OR THREE TIMES PER DAY, KENALOG CREAM.