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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND MODERATE PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Model Number |
3501670 |
| 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 |
04/28/2022
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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 female patient underwent a breast augmentation revision with a saline mentor smooth round moderate profile 425cc breast implant and experienced deflation on the right side post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent removal on (b)(6) 2022.The device manufacture date is after the reported date of implantation.Follow ups were performed but no new information has been received.If additional information is received regarding the correct date of implantation or device lot number, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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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 (b)(6) 2022, a saline mentor siltex round moderate profile 225cc breast implant (lot number 5557211 was received by the mentor failure analysis lab for evaluation.On (b)(6) 2022, it was confirmed this was the impacted product.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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, sal siltex rnd diap pkg 225cc 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, measuring approximately 0.3 cm.A microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.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 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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