| Model Number |
3548001 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
06/30/2021
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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 african american female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision surgery with an 800cc mentor memorygel breast implant experienced right sided rupture post procedure.As a result, patient had an 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: rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On march 10, 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.On march 15, 2022, mentor became aware that patient's right sided implant was intact.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: suspected rupture.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 march 25, 2021.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the sx mpp gel 800cc returned device.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and no leak sites were detected during the analysis.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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