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

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MENTOR SILTEX ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE Back to Search Results
Model Number 3542440M
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 06/16/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old female patient underwent a breast surgery with a 275cc mentor siltex round spectrum saline breast prosthesis and experienced a deflation on the left side post-operatively, which was confirmed via a mammogram.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2021.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2021, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On (b)(6) 2021, mentor completed evaluation of the device.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 analysis of the returned sample spec siltex rnd 275cc no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear on the shell patch.A microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.Although no conclusion could be reached 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.A second product was received.No adverse events were reported for this concomitant (contralateral) device, therefore no further analysis is required.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR SILTEX ROUND SPECTRUM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
MDR Report Key12448193
Report Number1645337-2021-10068
Device Sequence Number14775388
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier00081317002086
UDI-Public00081317002086
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMI
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P990075
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year1995
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/19/2021
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 Model Number3542440M
Device Catalogue Number3542440M
Device Lot Number96817
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer09/23/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/19/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/23/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/09/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/13/2021
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured07/01/1994
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age60 YR
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