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

Catalog Number	RSF-295+Q
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/03/2025
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 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: ¿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.).For this specific case, there was no confirmation on device return.Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, and implant rupture is a risk associated with breast surgery, which can occur at any time.
Event or Problem Description
Brazil.Allegedly, a rupture in the right breast implant was noticed during a reoperation procedure.Efforts to gather additional information are ongoing and the investigation remains in progress.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A causal relationship between the reported event and the device could not be established.Laboratory testing could not be performed as the device was not returned for evaluation.In the absence of the physical product, it was not possible to apply the defined test methods or conduct any material or functional analysis in accordance with standard procedures.Additionally, thorough evaluation of the submitted clinical documentation and supporting evidence, the reported rupture could not be confirmed.Based on the investigation performed, the event could not be confirmed, and no definitive root cause could be identified.Without the returned unit, objective verification and technical investigation remain inconclusive.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.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.

• 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 Key: 23633105
• Report Number: 3012883202-2025-01508
• Device Sequence Number: 10380415
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07445161002877
• UDI-Public: (01)07445161002877(11)210923(17)260923
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• 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): 02/23/2026

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/23/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: RSF-295+Q
• Device Lot Number: 21091162
• 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: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/23/2021
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown