| Catalog Number |
133S-FV-14-T |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported left side deflation.The tissue expander had been implanted for longer than 6 months.Device has been explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device history record has been initiated.If any new, changed or corrected information is noted, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.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: deflation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported, left side deflation.The tissue expander had been implanted for longer than 6 months.Device has been explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: based on the device analysis grid, the assessments of the complaint are: deflation/user error: observed, opening striated on anterior side assessed, as surgical damage.No further actions are required, as no manufacturing issues are observed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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