| Model Number |
SMXP155RH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
11/08/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.A manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was performed, and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the mre verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast augmentation with mentor artoura breast tissue expander 850cc saline device which patient experienced bilateral deflation after implantation.Left expander had a leak from where the valve expands itself.The issue was confirmed by the physician.As a result patient had the left device removed and replaced with another device on (b)(6) 2019.On (b)(6) 2020, mentor received additional information indicating that post-op follow up on (b)(6) 2019 demonstrated deflating right breast expander.Immediate new fluid collection was noted of the right breast.Superficial aspiration removed 60 cc.This is confirming a leak of the expander.On (b)(6) 2019 bilateral breast replacement of tissue expander with permanent silicone implants with cat#: 3508004bc performed.This report is for the right side.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation completed on october 9 2020: during visual evaluation of the device no apparent damage was observed.Leak testing was performed in accordance with mentor's procedures.There were no leak sites confirmed.Each device is visually inspected during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.All the implants are 100% inspected before leaving the facility.There is no evidence that the issue is related with manufacturing breast implants are not considered lifetime devices and deflation/rupture is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our product insert data sheet.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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