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3501254BC |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
08/08/2023
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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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Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.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.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.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient implanted with two 125cc mentor memorygel breast implant experienced bilateral capsular contracture (baker grade 3) post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2023.This report is for the right side device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the smooth hpg, 125cc 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.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, no corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.(b)(4).
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