| Model Number |
SMPX545 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2023
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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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Upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.If the complaint device is received in the future, the investigation will be reopened and conducted as appropriate.Multiple attempts were made to get clarification about the lot number, however no further information is available and the mre could not be performed.If clarification is received in the future the mre will be completed.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture.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 female patient who underwent breast augmentation with a 545cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant experienced right sided baker grade iii capsular contracture post procedure.As a result, explant was performed on an unknown date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on august 7, 2023.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the breast implant.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received on july 14, 2023.The implant and explant dates were obtained.The device was implanted on (b)(6) 2022.The device was explanted on (b)(6) 2023.The mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation on august 2, 2023.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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