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A patient reported experiencing a rupture in her left breast implant according to mri scan.The patient was advised to undergo breast implant removal surgery.No patient demographics, such as weight or ethnicity were provided by the reporter, and no adverse outcomes for the patient have been noted.Efforts to gather additional information are ongoing, and the investigation remains in progress.
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As stated in the literature, ¿a number of risk factors for rupture have been identified; the most common cause is surgical instrument damage.¿ (handel et al., 2013) additionally, rupture is a common and known reason for complaints, and it is clearly characterized in the product dfu included with the implant, as stated above.Additionally, no cases of rupture because of product failure have been reported to establishment labs ever.Per our directions for use, each patient must receive the establishment labs s.A.¿motiva implants®: information for the patient¿ during her surgical consultation, it is the surgeons´ responsibility to ensure that the patient completely understands the information regarding the risks, benefits, and recommendations associated with silicone gel-filled breast implant surgery, as well as the complications typical of any type of surgery.This document is available in motiva® website: ifu.Motiva.Health.The instructions for use in the directions for use were reviewed, to determinate if there are indications that ensure the prevention and good handling of the product.For this event, it is considered that the information is suitable for the section of surgical precautions as follows: ¿breast implants can potentially remain intact for decades in the body, but all such devices will fail at some point.Breast implants rupture when the shell develops a tear or hole.Rupture can occur at any time after implantation, but it is most likely to occur; the longer the implant is in place.The following may cause implants to rupture: damage by surgical instruments, implant stress, and weakening during implantation, age and design of the implant, submuscular rather than sub-glandular location, the occurrence of post-operatory hematomas or seromas, folding or wrinkling of the implant shell, excessive force to the chest, trauma, compression during mammographic imaging, and severe capsular contracture¿.Establishment labs requested the unit to confirm the event and to perform the corresponding testing (including but not limited to: revision and characterization under the microscope of the rupture section, mechanical testing according to approved standards, etc.).However, the customer confirmed that the unit is not available for return.Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, and implant rupture is a risk associated with breast surgery, which can occur at any time.
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While the devices were not returned for evaluation, there were a relationship between the reported event and the devices based on review of the evidence provided.After analyzing the report, and the available clinical evidence at the moment of the investigation of this case, a rupture implant was confirmed.However, it is not possible to identify the root cause of the event due to the explanted device was not available.¿ a complete review of the dhr for lot 23041322 was carried out, no deviation were found in the manufacturing process.Review of complaint history for the reported lot number and sterilization run found no other similar complaints reported in the past.¿ potential factors nonrelated to the manufacture of the device that may lead to the events reported include, but are not limited to: (1) damage by surgical instruments.(2) implant stress and weakening during implantation.(3) subclinical infection or allergic phenomena.(4) trauma.As no manufacturing, material or design issues were identified, no further investigation or additional actions are required at this time.¿ establishment labs will continue to monitor for similar complaints/trends.
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Brazil.A patient reported experiencing a rupture in her left breast implant according to mri scan.The patient was advised to undergo breast implant removal surgery.No patient demographics, such as weight or ethnicity were provided by the reporter, and no adverse outcomes for the patient have been noted.Efforts to gather additional information were made, and the investigation was completed.
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