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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Model Number |
3502175 |
| 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 |
10/11/2020
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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 female patient underwent breast augmentation revision with 175cc saline mentor smooth round moderate plus profile breast implants and experienced deflation on the left side postoperatively.As a result, the patient underwent device removal on (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: on november 11, 2020, mentor became aware that the patient's explant procedure has not taken place yet due to illness.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: on december 16, 2020, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On december 16, 2020, mentor became aware that the patient underwent device removal on (b)(6) 2020.On december 22, 2020, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: during the visual evaluation of the device, a tear was observed at the junction between the shell and patch.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.Causes of deflation of saline implants include but are not limited to the following events: crease fold failure, intraoperative or postoperative trauma, excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during normal, daily routines including customary and purposeful trauma such as that which can occur during vigorous exercise, athletics, etc.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: on february 18, 2021, mentor became aware that the impacted device was on the right side and not the left side.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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