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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Model Number |
3501610 |
| 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 |
02/23/2022
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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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Device evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed deflated.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device couldn´t be analyzed according to our procedures.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformance's were identified.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation manufacturer¿s reference number:pc-(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient who underwent primary breast augmentation surgery with two 125cc mentor smooth round moderate profile saline breast implants experienced bilateral deflation post procedure.As a result, patient had an explantation on an unspecified date.This medwatch form is for the breast prosthesis b.
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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 may 22, 2022.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection, microscopic examination, and thickness measurement of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the sal smooth rnd diap 125cc breast implant was found to have a tear extending from the anterior view to the posterior view, measuring approximately 5.3 cm within a missing material on the posterior view measuring approximately 0.1 x 0.1 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the tear and the missing material, and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.Therefore a thickness measurement was conducted on the shell at the tear and the missing material, and the thickness was within manufacturing specifications.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On april 26, 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.Patient's initials are (b)(6).Patient's explantation date is on (b)(6) 2022.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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