inforMED
InjuryKAM

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Received Jan 10, 2006 · Event occurred Jan 1, 1992

Report MW1037126 · MDR key 665986

Device

Generic name

Liquid Silicone

Manufacturer

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Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

52 YR

  • Breathing difficulties
  • Treatment with medication(s)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT HAD LIQUID SILICONE INJECTED IN HER NOSE DURING SURGERY FOR THE CLEANING OF HER SINUSES BECAUSE OF A PERFORATION IN 1975. IN 1992 SOME GREEN STUFF STARTED COMING OUT OF HER SINUSES WHICH WAS TREATED AND PT FELT BETTER. IN 2004, PT HAD DIFFICULTY WITH BREATHING AND WAS PUT VANCONYCIN FOR 1 YEAR.