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MalfunctionDYN

JOHNSON & JOHNSON (SALIVA EJECTOR)

Received Nov 22, 1996 · Event occurred Oct 15, 1996

Report 52637 · MDR key 52637

Device

Generic name

Saliva Ejector

Manufacturer

Johnson & Johnson

Model number

2763

Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Tip breakage

Patient

91 YR

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING EGD, WHILE SUCTIONING, PT'S MOUTH, THE BLUE TIP OF A SINGLE USE SALIVA EJECTOR CAME OFF. IT WAS RECOVERED FROM THE PT'S MOUTH POST PROCEDURE. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE PT.