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The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, microscopic examination, and thickness measurement of the device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant was found to have a tear on the anterior view, measuring approximately 0.8 cm.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and no additional leak sites were detected during the analysis.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.Therefore a thickness measurement was conducted on the shell at the tear, and the thickness was within manufacturing specifications.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the reported event, 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.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.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: insufficient information.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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A 200cc mentor smooth round moderate profile saline breast implant prosthesis was received by the mentor analysis lab without a complaint in regard to the product quality or patient issues.As a result, the device was tested and determined to have a reportable failure mode.Follow-ups have been conducted, and no additional information has been received.If more information becomes available, mentor will submit a supplemental report accordingly.
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