MalfunctionDYN
SALIVA EJECTOR
Received Dec 28, 1995
Report MW4000982 · MDR key 29100
Device
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
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- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE END OF THE SUCTION TIP HAS COME DETACHED AND FALLEN INTO THE PT'S MOUTH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY IF A PT ASPIRATES OR SWALLOWS THE END OF THE TIP. ITEMS WERE RETURNED TO MFR FOR CREDIT. FACILITY HAS RECEIVED NO OTHER QUALITY OR PACKAGING COMPLAINTS ON SUBJECT SALIVA EJECTOR WHICH INDICATES THAT THIS IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.