ELASTIC MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT APPLIANCE, PRODUCT CODE: LRK
Report
- Report Number
- 3011649314-2017-00087
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 22, 2017
- Report Date
- November 17, 2017
- Manufacturer
- PRISMATIK DENTALCRAFT, INC.
- Product Code
- LRK
- PMA / PMN Number
- K971794
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
THIS INCIDENT IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION; ONCE COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. AS OF THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, THE REPORTED DEVICE HAD NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED, AND WE ARE UNCLEAR IF IT WILL BE PROVIDED. FURTHER FOLLOW-UP IS BEING CONDUCTED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A NIGHT GUARD BROKE DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. THE PATIENT WAS AWAKENED BY A LOUD POP AND A SHARP POINT IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HER CHEEK. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TOP PIECE OF THE SNORE GUARD HAD SNAPPED INTO 2 PIECES RIGHT BEHIND HER EYE TOOTH (CANINE TOOTH). PATIENT WAS THANKFUL THAT SHE DID NOT SWALLOW THE BROKEN PIECE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE PATIENT DID NOT SUFFER ANY ADVERSE EVENT NOR SERIOUS INJURY, JUST FELT LIKE SHE MAY OF HAD A SMALL CUT ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT CHEEK THAT RESOLVED RIGHT AWAY. THE APPLIANCE WAS CHECKED BACK (B)(6) 2017 WHEN SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE FOR HER CLEANING. SHE STATED THAT THE DOCTOR SAID IT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED THE NIGHT OF THE (B)(6) OCTOBER. FURTHER CLARIFICATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE MANDIBULAR SECTION BROKE IN ½, NO PHOTOS AND UNSURE IF THE DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 833236 | ELASTIC MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT APPLIANCE, PRODUCT CODE: LRK | EMA | LRK | PRISMATIK DENTALCRAFT, INC. | N/A | UNK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 YR |