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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE Back to Search Results
Model Number 3542440M
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 03/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: breast prosthesis deflation.Explantation month, day, and year: (b)(6) 2023.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).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 72-year-old caucasian female patient underwent an unspecified breast surgery with a mentor siltex round spectrum 275cc saline breast prosthesis that deflated post implantation.Deflation of the patient¿s left breast prosthesis was diagnosed during an office visit.As a result, the patient is scheduled to undergo explantation on (b)(6) 2023.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 13-jun-2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On 21-jun-2023, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information received, the patient experienced deflation in the breast implant.The product was returned to mentor for evaluation, but the tubing, the connector, and the injection dome were not returned.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage was observed on the breast implant.Leak testing was performed in accordance with mentor procedures, and a tear was observed on the posterior view, measuring approximately 0.4 cm.No other leak sites were detected.A microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were 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.Capa activity was not required.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR SILTEX ROUND SPECTRUM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
Manufacturer (Section G)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
3035526892
MDR Report Key16678111
Report Number1645337-2023-03931
Device Sequence Number14757313
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier00081317002086
UDI-Public00081317002086
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOR
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P990075
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2005
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date09/26/2008
Device Model Number3542440M
Device Catalogue Number3542440M
Device Lot Number5557966
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/21/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/13/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/04/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/26/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/27/2004
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age72 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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