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It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 475cc mentor smooth round moderate profile saline breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with a deflated right implant during an in-office visit with bilateral breast ptosis.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral exchange with mentor saline implants on (b)(6) 2025.This report is for the left breast prosthesis.
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The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted visual inspection 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 found on the posterior view, measuring approximately 5.0 cm.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the rupture found, 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.Some breast ptosis is a normal component of the mature breast.Ptosis becomes undesirable when the breast parenchyma predominates below the areola, droops considerably below the inframammary fold and the nipple points downward.Augmentation alone, without consideration of the ptosis can produce a less than desirable cosmetic result known as a "rock in sock" deformity or an increased ptotic appearance.Ptosis is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.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: ptosis.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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