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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: rupture: ¿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¿.Lymphadenopathy: "silicone-induced lymphadenopathy is a well-known rare complication of implant insertion.It is a disease of the lymph nodes (small, round structures that operate as part of the body¿s immune system).They become abnormal in size or consistency (most commonly producing swollen or enlarged lymph nodes).After implant insertion, axillary lymphadenopathy causes are multifactorial, with possible factors including granulomatous reaction, inflammation, and/or malignancy.Literature reports associate lymphadenopathy with intact and ruptured silicone breast implants since microscopic silicone droplets can migrate to body tissues even when the implant surface remains intact.Breast implant rupture and/ or leakage through an intact surface can cause fibrosis and granulomatous reactions, which in turn can result in a contracture or regional lymphadenopathy that sometimes mimics malignancy.Various patterns of lymphadenopathy and even extranodal pathology may be observed.Tissue examination is essential to identify the cause of lymphadenopathy.When in doubt, spectrometry analysis can confirm a diagnosis of silicone-induced lymphadenopathy".Establishment labs requested the units 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 devices are not available for return since the explantation hasn't occurred.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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