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ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) STYLE 410 COHESIVE SILICONE GEL FILLED BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
FX-410560 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
02/15/2021
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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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(b)(4).A review of the device history record has been initiated.If any new, changed or corrected information is noted, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.Device evaluation: "analysis of the returned device identified: underweight, missing shell (50-75%) and broken shell.A visual and microscopic analysis was performed which identified: sharp broken on radius.A dimension measurement in the shell was performed which identify the thickness within specification.Base on the device analysis the final assessment is: -sharp broken on radius assessed as an unidentified (tear) opening.-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: anxiety allergan did not submit this mdr within 30 days of becoming aware.Recent stimulated reporting related to (b)(4) has increased complaint and mdr volume.Allergan is implementing a plan to address the increased volumes.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported, left-side exchange from textured to smooth due to concern with the product.Later, patient's husband reported on behalf of the patient, left-side rupture identified upon explant surgery.The device has been explanted and replaced with non-allergan devices.
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