| Model Number |
120-500 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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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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A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformities noted.Device evaluation: based on the device analysis grid, the assessments of the complaint are: anxiety-product/procedure : unable to observe since it is a medical event and is not related to the device.Visibility/palpability : unable to observe since it is a medical event and is not related to the device.Pain : unable to observe since it is a medical event and is not related to the device.Additional observations: deformation observed on the device.Voids observed on the gel.Crease fold observed on the device.Observed 40 mm dark patch edge material inside gel device.The event of capsular contracture is a physiological complication and analysis of the device generally does not assist allergan in determining a probable cause for this event.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: capsular contracture grade iv.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient reported right side exchange from textured to smooth implants due to the patient's concerns with the product with "incredible pain, hardness" and "my breast was black at 2 weeks post op.'' healthcare professional later reported "capsular contracture," baker grade iv.Device has been explanted and replaced.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient reported right side exchange from textured to smooth implants due to the patient's concerns with the product with "incredible pain, hardness" and "my breast was black at 2 weeks post op.'' healthcare professional later reported "capsular contracture," baker grade iv.Device has been explanted and replaced.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: assessment for complaint that was previously not included in evaluation.Capsular contracture: unable to observe since it is a medical event and is not related to the device.
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