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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND HIGH PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3503310 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2024
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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.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.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.D4: udi: as the serial number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation revision with saline mentor smooth round high profile 310cc breast implants and experienced deflation on the right side post-operatively, which was confirmed during a physical exam.As a result, the patient underwent removal on (b)(6) 2025.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On jan 29, 2025, additional information was received indicating the device lot number is 244290.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.On feb 11, 2025, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun, but is not complete at this time. when the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On feb 19, 2025, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The device lot number was identified as 244390.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.During the visual analysis of the returned device sm hps dv 310cc breast implant, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.Leak testing was performed in accordance with mentor's procedures.Findings revealed a leak from the valve.Microscopic examination was performed; no excess material or material obstructing the valve was found.Mentor also performed a manufacturing record evaluation related to the reported complaint for the finished device lot number.No manufacturing non-conformances were identified as part of this evaluation.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: the valve system can be damaged by improper use of the fill-tube stylet.Care should be taken that the stylet enters the valve smoothly.Use the thumb and forefinger to stabilize/support the valve seat and gently push the stylet tip into the valve opening.Overstressing the valve material may result in punctures or tears and subsequent deflation may occur.Use only the fill tube stylet provided with this product.Take care not to puncture the diaphragm valve or the shell with the stylet tip.Care must also be taken when the fill tube stylet is removed to prevent damage to the valve assembly.As part of mentor's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released according to approved specifications.Based on the results of this investigation, it was determined that the product met the manufacturing release criteria.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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