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| Model Number |
SDC120UH |
| 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 |
01/01/2022
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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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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.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.Mentor is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which mentor has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, mentor, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mentor, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a 50-year- old caucasian female who underwent an unknown breast surgery with a mentor artoura plus smooth ultra high profile 535cc breast implant experienced right-sided deflation postoperative.As a result, patient underwent replacement with another unknown tissue expander on (b)(6) 2022.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation completed on june 28 , 2022: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed the artoura plus smooth ultra high profile 535cc tissue expander.Was found to have a tear on the union between the shell and anterior 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 product evaluation lab couldn´t identify a conclusion due to the specific nature of this deflation.The evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.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 tissue expander 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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