| Catalog Number |
AVE001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Cellulitis (1768); Hematoma (1884); Hyperemia (1904); Necrosis (1971); Local Reaction (2035); Seroma (2069)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2023
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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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Avéli has not been evaluated in combination with other procedures.The treating physician's name was not provided and therefore could not be reached for revelle's investigation.Revelle's medical director reviewed the photos provided by the patient and concluded that the condition observed in the photos provided is probable cellulitis, necrosis, seroma, or hematoma and is much more likely related to the underlying bbl than the use of avéli.
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Event or Problem Description
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A negative review of avéli was reported on the realself.Com online forum for plastic surgery.The alleged patient reported that they had the avéli procedure combined with brazilian butt lift (bbl).The patient wrote "avoid combined procedure they make it like it's the best it's terrible with a bbl , i got 3-degree burns, blow outs around the burns lumps i may have to deal with this for the rest of my life, discolored skin.I'm mortified please don't do it anyone thinking about it get the bbl first then maybe if u want to try, not together no one tell you the risks only the rewards.I can't even be naked in front of my husband without feeling ashamed.This is a nightmare procedure combined." revelle was able to contact the patient.The patient responded: "yea so, i had a bbl w aveli and the spots that aveli was used for dents cellulite developed blisters, which turned into burns so that's why i thought it had something to do with the and i did go to a double board-certified plastic surgeon and spent a lot of money.Traveled to huston lux recovery house i spent over 30k the doc said it was a combination on both.I have pictures." the patient provided photos and added: "so all the dots burns , are where the aveli was done i'm am 34 healthy non smoker.This was my mommy make over gone wrong smh.The blow out are from not contracting due to the damage it's not nercrois [sic] i had it checked.I'm going for a 3 m follow up in april i'm 2 months out." the patient also reported "it's so uncomfortable there's one spot that i got the aveli and it actually made a lump so when i sit on that lump, it's very uncomfortable.".
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Event or Problem Description
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This is a follow-up report with additional information received.A negative review of avéli was reported on the realself.Com online forum for plastic surgery on (b)(6) 2023.The patient contacted revelle again on (b)(6) , 2024 with updated information.The patient received avéli and fat grafting (bbl) in the buttocks, and approximately 18 months after the procedures she reported that she is experiencing scarring, pain, and bruising.The patient reported on realself.Com: "all the scars is where the aveli was used to take out the cellulite which left scarring aveli and bbl should not be done together, better training needs to take place so these things don't happen.I would like to contact the corporate office.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Revelle's medical director reviewed updated photos provided by the patient and concluded that the condition much more likely related to the underlying bbl than the use of avéli.
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