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ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) STYLE 120 SILICONE GEL FILLED BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
120-600 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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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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Healthcare professional reported left side implant exchange from textured to smooth due to patient's concern with the device and rupture.Healthcare professional added "hole, non-specific".The device has been explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.Device evaluation: visual analysis of the returned device identified: the device was broken shell, red particles material was found on the shell, fold creases and missing shell.A weight test of the device was verified and the device underweight.A microscopic analysis was performed which identified broken sharp.A dimension measurement in the shell was performed which identify the thickness within specification.Based on the device analysis the final assessment is a sharp edge broken in the side posterior assessed as unidentified (tear) opening and a missing shell assessed as inconclusive.Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.Reason for reoperation: rupture.
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