MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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Model Number 3502450 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/15/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Since the device has not been returned for analysis, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and no determination of possible contributing factors can be made.As such, the investigation will be closed.If the complaint device is received in the future, the investigation will be reopened and conducted as appropriate.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: intraoperative fill tubing issue mentor is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which mentor has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, mentor, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mentor, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that 450cc mentor smooth round moderate plus profile that was inserted but found to have a problem and removed and replaced during surgery.The implant was initially placed in the patient but the fill tube kept popping off therefore not allowing the fill process to be completed.It was removed and a new implant was placed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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On july 24, 2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On july 27, 2023, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: mentor conducted a visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the sm mpps dv 450cc breast implant.In addition, the fill tubing in and out into the valve with normality.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and the implant fills and empties normally during the analysis.The event described could not be confirmed as the fill tubing in and out into the valve with normality.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Since no malfunction was observed during the investigation, capa activity was not required.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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