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

Catalog Number	3542711
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	06/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient who underwent primary breast augmentation with a mentor siltex contour profile high saline prosthesis experienced left sided deflation post procedure.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: n/a.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was received on march 15, 2024.Explant and replacement with mentor saline is planned for (b)(6) 2024.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The impacted product was received by the failure analysis lab on may 13, 2024.The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on may 16, 2024.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.During the visual analysis of the returned sample, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.Leak testing was performed according to the mentor procedures, and it revealed two (2) tears (a&b) on the posterior view, measuring approximately 0.3 cm and 0.1 cm, respectively.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of tear a could not be identified.In addition, parallel striations were found in the whole area of tear b.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the tear (a), the instructions for use contain the following caution: causes of deflation of saline implants include but are not limited to the following events: crease fold failure, intraoperative or postoperative trauma, excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during normal, daily routines including customary and purposeful trauma such as that which can occur during vigorous exercise, athletics, etc.Based on the information currently available, the microscopic examination of the tear (b) indicates that the implant could have been damaged during or subsequent to implantation.The product insert data sheet cautions to not allow cautery devices or sharp instruments, such as scalpels, suture needles, hypodermic needles, hemostats, adson forceps, or scissors to contact the device during the implantation or other surgical procedures.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• 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 Key: 18368412
• Report Number: 1645337-2023-14954
• Device Sequence Number: 7767486
• Product Code: FWM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317001904
• UDI-Public: 00081317001904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P990075
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 1996
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• 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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2004
• Device Catalogue Number: 3542711
• Device Lot Number: 146948
• 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: 11/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/15/2024; 05/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2024; 05/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/1996
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White