Clarification to h.6.Type of investigation code: the filler was injected into the patient and is not accessible for return.The syringe was not returned for evaluation.Further information regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.The event is a physiological complication and analysis of the device generally does not assist allergan in determining a probable cause for this event.This is a known potential adverse event addressed in the product labeling.
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Healthcare professional (hcp) reported patient was injected with 1 syringe of skinvive¿ by juvéderm per cheek, intradermally while aspirating at each injection site.Immediately post injection, bruise was observed on right cheek.Capillary refill less than 3 seconds.No discoloration other than a blue hematoma approximately 0.5cm in diameter.Capillary refill checked bilaterally after all injections were complete, approximately 45 minutes later, with no sign of vascular event nor pain.A couple hours post injection, patient noticed mottling on right cheek and decreased capillary refill.Blanching and livedo reticularis observed along the right lateral nose, nasolabial fold, and lateral to oral commissure.New hematoma observed on right cheek 4 cm inferior to the orbital rim, in line with lateral canthus.Patient was treated with firm massage, aspirin, heat pack, and 3 vials of hylenex.Blanching appeared to improve with capillary refill of about 3 seconds.The following morning, patient reported increased pain, increased blanching, and increased livedo reticularis and decreased capillary refill.Hcp suspects transverse facial artery was likely affected in the location where the initial hematoma occurred.Hcp assesses patient in person and notes capillary refill is delayed about 4 seconds along the majority of the right cheek.Treatment with heat, massage, 2ml of plain 2% lidocaine, and 9 vials of hylenex.Patient reported soreness and tenderness later that day.The following day, hcp notes slight mottling is observed along the lateral right side of nose and and below the cheekbone but covers less surface area than the day prior.Capillary refill is less than 3 seconds.Ultrasound performed and blow flow appeared the same as non-affected left side.Medtrol pack prescribed to help with inflammation, patient instructed to take ibuprofen for pain and swelling.Symptoms ongoing.
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