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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ESTABLISHMENT LABS S.A. MOTIVA IMPLANTS; SILKSURFACE PLUS WITH QID

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Catalog Number RSF-375+Q
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 10/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 determine 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¿.Establishment labs requests the unit 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.).Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, and implant rupture is a risk associated with breast surgery, which can occur at any time.Establishment labs will continue to monitor for similar complaints/trends.As part of the post market surveillance process, monitoring of the primary endpoints reported is performed to determine unfavorable trends.Per our current complaint data report, no unfavorable trends were detected on this product.No further actions are required.
 
Event or Problem Description
Colombia.Allegedly, during a revision procedure, the implant was removed and found to be ruptured (sn: (b)(6)).No patient demographics, such as weight, or ethnicity, were provided by the reporter.Efforts to gather additional information are ongoing, and the investigation remains in progress.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
General conclusion: device involvement: a causal relationship between the reported event and the device has been established.Event characterization: the event was classified as a device rupture.Technical investigation summary: laboratory testing.Laboratory evaluation was conducted in accordance with wi-001048 "pms laboratory testing units." key findings include: visual inspection: macroscopic examination of the returned device revealed clear evidence of shell rupture.Microscopic analysis: under magnification, the shell exhibited trace marks indicative of interaction with a sharp instrument.The morphology of these marks closely matched those reproduced under controlled laboratory conditions simulating instrument-related damage.These findings differ significantly from patterns associated with spontaneous rupture (e.G., fatigue or shell degradation).Shell compliance testing: mechanical and material integrity testing confirmed that the implant shell met all applicable international specification standards.Root cause analysis: based on the testing results, the most probable root cause of the iatrogenic rupture is a damage from a sharp surgical instrument.Such damage may have compromised the shell¿s integrity, predisposing it to failure during clinical procedure.Dfu and labeling evaluation: the alleged event is a known, well-documented complication associated with silicone breast implants.It is clearly addressed in the product¿s directions for use (dfu), which states: ¿breast implants can rupture when the shell develops a tear or hole.Rupture can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur over time.Silent rupture is common and often asymptomatic; therefore, patients should undergo regular mri screenings starting at 3 years post-op, then every 2 years.¿ the dfu also emphasizes the responsibility of the surgeon to fully inform the patient of potential risks and complications during the pre-operative consultation.Patients are provided with the document ¿motiva implants®: information for the patient,¿ accessible at ifu.Motiva.Health.Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, and implant rupture is a risk associated with breast surgery, which can occur at any time.Literature reference: handel, n., garcía, m.E., & wixtrom, r.(2013).Breast implant rupture: causes, incidence, clinical impact, and management.Plast.Reconstr.Surg.132(5), 1128."a number of risk factors for rupture have been identified; the most common cause is surgical instrument damage." device history record (dhr) review: a comprehensive review of the device history record (dhr) for the affected lot was completed.No deviations, non-conformances, or anomalies were identified during manufacturing.All raw materials and process parameters conformed to specified quality requirements.Trend and signal monitoring: the event has been evaluated as part of ongoing trend analysis activities within the pms program.Per the current complaint data report: no adverse or unexpected trends related to the alleged event have been identified.No further corrective or preventive actions are required at this time.Establishment labs will continue to monitor for similar events as part of routine pms surveillance.
 
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Brand Name
MOTIVA IMPLANTS
Common Device Name
SILKSURFACE PLUS WITH QID
Manufacturer (Section D)
ESTABLISHMENT LABS S.A.
building b-25, coyol free zone
alajuela,alajuela
Manufacturer (Section G)
ESTABLISHMENT LABS S.A.
building b-25, coyol free zone
alajuela,alajuela
Manufacturer Contact
susana hidalgo
building b-25, coyol free zone
alajuela,alajuela 
8003554164
MDR Report Key23533702
Report Number3012883202-2025-01443
Device Sequence Number21117383
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier07445161002914
UDI-Public(01)07445161002914(11)240830(17)290830
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2025
Device Explanted Year2025
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/12/2026
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue NumberRSF-375+Q
Device Lot Number24081411
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/07/2025
Supplement Date Received by ManufacturerNot provided
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/12/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/12/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/30/2024
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
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