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InjuryDYH

ORTHO SOLO

Received Jun 19, 2017 · Event occurred May 4, 2017

Report 2016150-2017-00001 · MDR key 6649985

Device

Generic name

Ortho Solo

Manufacturer

Ormco Corporation

Catalog number

740-0271

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • Sensitivity of Teeth
  • Sensitivity of Teeth

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT A PATIENT LOST ENAMEL TO TEETH. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO SERIOUS INJURY WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INCIDENT. THE DOCTOR FIXED THE PATIENTS TEETH THAT LOST THE ENAMEL AND A NEW DEVICE WAS REPLACED. TO DATE THE PATIENT IS DOING FINE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT A PATIENT LOST ENAMEL TO TEETH WHILE USING ORTHO SOLO.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE PRODUCT INVOLVED IN THE ALLEGED INCIDENT WAS NOT RETURNED; THEREFORE, A RETAIN SAMPLE WAS EVALUATED, YIELDING RESULTS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT A PATIENT LOST ENAMEL TO TEETH WHILE USING ORTHO SOLO.