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It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 175cc mentor smooth round moderate profile saline breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with a deflated left breast implant by a medical professional.As a result, the patient underwent left-sided removal and replacement with a 175cc mentor smooth round moderate profile saline breast implant on (b)(6) 2024.
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The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant had a crease/fold on the posterior view.In addition, a tear was found within the crease/fold, measuring approximately 0.3 cm.The evaluation determined that the possible cause of the rupture is consistent with normal wear.Deflation can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.Creating wrinkles or folds should be avoided during implantation or other procedures, as it can result in deflation at a later time.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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