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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE Back to Search Results
Model Number 3501480
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 02/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation summary: 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 smooth rnd, 475cc returned device.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and a tear was observed on the posterior aspect 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 being 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.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old caucasian female underwent primary breast augmentation with 475cc saline mentor smooth round spectrum breast implants and experienced bilateral deflation postoperatively.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral device removal and replacement with 550cc mentor memorygel breast implants, catalog number 3505504bc, serial numbers (b)(4) on the left side and (b)(4) on the right side on (b)(6) 2021.
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND SPECTRUM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
MDR Report Key11690947
Report Number1645337-2021-04221
Device Sequence Number11537420
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier00081317002024
UDI-Public00081317002024
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P990075
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2003
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 04/06/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/28/2007
Device Model Number3501480
Device Catalogue Number3501480
Device Lot Number256282
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/30/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/06/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/19/2021
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age42 YR
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