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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Model Number |
3542513 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
11/26/2021
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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: left deflation.Explantation date: (b)(6) 2022.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6)-year-old caucasian female patient underwent revision breast reconstruction surgery with a 450cc mmentor siltex contour profile spectrum and experienced breast implant deflation on her left side postoperatively.As a result, the device will be explanted on (b)(6) 2022.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On march 22, 2022, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.The tubing, the connector, and the injection port were not received.Mentor conducted a 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 spec siltex contour 450cc breast implant.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and a tear was noted on the posterior view measuring approximately 0.7 cm.A 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 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.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2022, 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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