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EPISCREEN HIV-1 ORAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Received May 17, 2000 · Event occurred Nov 18, 1998

Report 3023752-2000-00016 · MDR key 278555

Device

Generic name

Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Device

Manufacturer

Epitope, Inc.

Model number

503-0031

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Allergic reaction
  • Abdominal Cramps

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE COMPLAINANT PROVIDED AN EPISCREEN ORAL FLUID SAMPLE DURING A LIFE INSURANCE EXAM. COMPLAINANT STARTED TO EXPERIENCE STOMACH CRAMPS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AFTER THE COLLECTION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINANT CALLED TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS OF THE DEVICE'S COLLECTION PAD AND IF THEY COULD INTERACT WITH ANTIBIOTICS.