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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Model Number |
3542514 |
| 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 |
10/12/2020
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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: deflation (b)(4).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) female who underwent breast reconstruction primary with a 550 cc mentor siltex contour profile spectrum, saline breast implant experienced right sided deflation post procedure.The deflation was diagnosed by a physician.As a result, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Suspect device was received on (b)(6) 2020.Information received with the device indicated that the patient underwent replacement with an unknown device on (b)(6) 2020.Device evaluation completed on (b)(6) 2020: during the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear on the anterior view measuring approximately less than 0.1 cm.Please note that the product evaluation lab couldn´t identify a conclusion due to the specific nature of this rupture and insufficient paperwork.The evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated device evaluation completed on january 25, 2021: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection, leak test and microscopic examination of the returned device.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the spec siltex contour 550cc returned device.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear on the anterior view measuring approximately less than 0.1 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in the whole area of the tear.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.It should be noted that product failure is multifactorial.Based on the information currently available, microscopic examination of the returned product indicates that the implant could have been damaged during or subsequent to implantation.The product insert data sheet cautions to not allow cautery devices or sharp instruments, such as scalpels, suture needles, hypodermic needles, hemostats, adson forceps, or scissors to contact the device during the implantation or other surgical procedures.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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