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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND MODERATE PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3542630 |
| 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 |
07/28/2023
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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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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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: right capsular contracture; baker grade ii.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).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a 73-year-old caucasian female patient underwent primary breast augmentation with unknown size unknown saline implants smooth on both sides and experienced left side deflation, and bilateral capsular contracture; left side baker grade iv, and right side baker grade ii postoperatively; diagnosed in the office.The patient has consulted with the healthcare professional.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral replacement surgery with catalog number 3501640; serial number (b)(6), on the left side, and with catalog number 3501640; serial number (b)(6), on the right side on (b)(6) 2023.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s right-sided device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Per additional information received on october 11, 2023, the following information was received and corresponding fields have been updated on this form: patient's date of birth is "(b)(6) 1950".Brand name under field d1 has been updated to "mentor smooth round moderate profile." catalog number under field d4 has been updated to "3501630." lot number under field d4 has been updated to "174456." unique identifier( udi) under field d4 has been updated to "(b)(4)." date of implant under fields d6a have been updated to (b)(6) 1998.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s right-sided device.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On october 23, 2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On october 25, 2023, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the sal siltex rnd diap pkg 225cc returned device.Mentor concluded that the capsular contracture in the patient´s breast was the result of the body´s individual physiological response to the implantation of a foreign object in soft tissue.Capsular contracture is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.The american society of plastic surgeons recommends and encourages member surgeons to always submit breast implants, capsule, and effusion to pathology for examination.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.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.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s right-sided device.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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