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| Model Number |
SDC150H |
| 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 |
01/04/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old asian female patient underwent a breast surgery with a 750cc mentor artoura plus, smooth, high profile tissue expander and experienced a deflation on the right side post-operatively, which was confirmed via an office exam.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2022.
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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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On february 17, 2022, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On march 7, 2022, mentor completed evaluation of the device.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.During the visual analysis of the returned sample artoura plus smooth high profile 750cc no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear on the anterior view between the union of the shell and patch.A microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.As the authorization form for examination was not received, the evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.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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