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The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination 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 noted within the crease measuring approximately 0.9 cm.A microscopic examination was performed and instrument damage was not found on the area of the tear.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 a deflation in 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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.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).
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It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 420cc mentor smooth round high profile saline breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with a deflated left implant by a medical professional.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral exchange with mentor saline implants on (b)(6) 2025.
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