|
MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
|
Back to Search Results |
|
| Model Number |
3501450 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
|
| Date of Event |
05/03/2023
|
|
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: right deflation.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.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported that a 71-year-old caucasian female patient underwent revision breast augmentation with 325cc mentor smooth round spectrum and experienced breast implant deflation on her right side postoperatively; diagnosed after physical exam.The patient has consulted with the healthcare professional.As a result, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2023.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
On june 6, 2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On june 12, 2023, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: the tubing, the connector, and the injection port were not received.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the spec smooth rnd 325cc breast implant.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and no leak sites were detected during the analysis.The event described could not be confirmed as the breast implant was returned without detectable damage.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Since no malfunction was observed during the investigation, 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).
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|