inforMED

NA

Received Mar 2, 2004

Report MW4003659 · MDR key 519968

Device

Generic name

Dental Bridgework

Manufacturer

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Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Reaction

Patient

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  • Allergic reaction
  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
  • Ulcer

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT APPEARS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE BERYLLIUM AND NICKLE USED TO MAKE THEIR DENTAL BRIDGEWORK AS THEY DEVELOPED A STRONG METALLIC TASTE IN THEIR MOUTH AND THE ULCERATION OF THEIR GUM LINE.