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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Model Number |
3542512 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Deflation Problem (1149)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
11/16/2020
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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).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old female who underwent breast augmentation revision with a mentor siltex contour profile spectrum, 350cc saline prosthesis experienced left sided deflation post procedure.A physical examination was performed by a physician and deflation was diagnosed.As a result, patient underwent bilateral replacements as follow: left replaced with smpx-270, sn#: (b)(4), and right replaced with smpx-270, and sn#:(b)(4) 0n (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Suspect device was received on december 15, 2020.Device evaluation completed on december 29 2020: during visual evaluation a tear was observed at the union between 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.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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