inforMED
InjuryDYN

PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY

Received Oct 27, 2006 · Event occurred Oct 24, 2006

Report MW1040832 · MDR key 774985

Device

Generic name

Saliva Ejector

Model number

*

Catalog number

089-4097 100/PK

Lot number

0027

Product problems

  • Tip breakage

Patient

61 YR

  • Surgical procedure, delayed

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE PT WAS SEDATED AND DURING ORAL SUCTIN THE TIP OF THE SUCTION CATHETER BROKE IN THE PT'S MOUTH RESULTING IN DECREASE O2 SATURATION TO 69%. THE PT WAS SUCTIONED WITH A YANKAUER AND WE'RE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BROKEN TIP. THE PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED. THE SEDATION WAS REVERSED. THE PT AWAKE WAS ABLE TO EXPECTORATE THE TIP OF THE BROKEN CATH WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE O2 SATS RETURNED TO NORMAL AND THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED WITHOUT ANY OTHER COMPLICATIONS.