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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE MODERATE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Model Number |
3542913 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pocket Erosion (2013)
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| Date of Event |
07/25/2021
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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 and device extrusion.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) year-old african american female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision surgery with a 400cc mentor siltex contour profile moderate saline breast implant experienced left sided device extrusion and deflation post procedure.Patient stated that the valve stem from the implant is sticking through her skin from where the original incision was made.As a result, patient had an explantation on an unspecified date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) , 2021, mentor became aware that patient's explantation date has not been confirmed.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: pc-(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On october 21, 2021, mentor became aware that patient has a planned explantation on (b)(6) 2022.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: device extrusion and deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On february 16, 2022, the mentor failure analysis lab has 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.Lot number has been updated to 6898714.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on (b)(6) 2022.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the con pro 350/400cc breast implant.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and a tear was noted on the union between shell and patch.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: 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 mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number:(b)(4).
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