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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE HIGH; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE HIGH; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3542711
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 04/18/2023
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.Since no lot number was provided, no manufacturing record evaluation could be performed.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 59-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation primary with mentor siltex contour profile high 275cc breast implants and experienced deflation on the right side post-operatively, which was confirmed via mammogram/ultrasound.As a result, the patient underwent removal on (b)(6) 2023.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On aug 2, 2023, additional information was received indicating the replacement devices were mentor saline breast implants (serial numbers (b)(6) and (b)(6).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On aug 16, 2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the sal silt contr diap pkg 275cc breast implant.Leak testing was performed, according with mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear at the union between the shell.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the rupture could not be identified.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: rupture can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.The following things may cause implant to rupture: damage by surgical instruments; stressing the implant during implantation and weakening it; folding or wrinkling of the implant shell; excessive force to the chest (e.G.During closed capsulotomy); trauma; compression during mammographic imaging; and severe capsular contracture.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.As part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE HIGH
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 Key17433342
Report Number1645337-2023-08933
Device Sequence Number6834674
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001904
UDI-Public00081317001904
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMD
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P990075
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year1997
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,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 Catalogue Number3542711
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/12/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/02/2023
08/16/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/01/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/14/2023
08/23/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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 Age59 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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