| Model Number |
3542357MC |
| 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 |
06/15/2020
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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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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 (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: rupture.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient underwent breast augmentation revision with 235cc mentor memorygel breast implants and experienced bilateral rupture postoperatively.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral device removal on (b)(6) 2020.This report is for the patient's right-sided device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: on october 15, 2020, the mentor failure analysis lab 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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2020, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: during the visual evaluation of the device, an area of missing material was observed on the anterior aspect, measuring approximately 2.5 cm x 1.3 cm.Microscopic examination in the missing material edges revealed parallel striations that are consistent with markings made by a sharp instrument perforating silicone material.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this lot.Each device is visually inspected during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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