| Model Number |
3505305M |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Code Available (3191); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
10/23/2020
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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.(b)(4).Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient underwent an abdominoplasty with a mentor tissue expander and experienced deflation post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with a similar device on (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 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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Device evaluation summary: during the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Leak testing was performed, according to mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear located at a junction of the shell and patch.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.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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Upon additional review on jul 28 2021, it was decided to update h6.Health effect - clinical code to e2401 (insufficient information).At this time, no information has been received indicating any particular patient harms were experienced.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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