inforMED
InjuryNYH

GUM RED-COTE

Received Jul 22, 2015 · Event occurred Jul 21, 2015

Report MW5056129 · MDR key 5077501

Device

Generic name

Gum Red-cote

Product problems

  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
  • Patient-Device Incompatibility

Patient

3 YR

  • Dyspnea
  • Swelling
  • Anaphylactoid / Anaphylaxis
  • Urticaria
  • Reaction

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MY ALMOST (B)(6) DAUGHTER ATE PART OF A GUM RED-COTE TABLET AND HAD AN ADVERSE ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION. SHE HAD SWELLING OF HER LIPS AND TONGUE, HIVES, AND AN ASTHMA ATTACK. WE TREATED HER WITH BENADRYL AND ALBUTEROL SULFATE VIA NEBULIZER AND THEY BROUGHT HER SYMPTOMS UNDER CONTROL. DATES OF USE: 1 USE. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: TOOTH BRUSHING AID.