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ERSF-335Q |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Brazil.Allegedly, the patient underwent a reconstruction procedure post-cancer using breast implants five years ago.She now reports having a ruptured implant (sn: (b)(6)).It is unknown whether this event is affecting one breast or both, and the serial number involved.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The alleged event is a risk associated with breast surgery and there is no evidence to suggest a link between this particular implant and/or its manufacturing process and a higher risk of occurrence.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¿.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.A complete review of the dhr for lot involved was carried out, no deviation was found in the manufacturing process.Additionally, there were no indications of abnormalities in raw materials or manufacturing processes which may have affected this particular batch.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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General conclusion: device involvement: a causal relationship between the reported event and the device could not be established.Event characterization: the event was classified as device not returned.Technical investigation summary: laboratory testing: 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.Root cause analysis: based on the investigation performed, the event could not be confirmed, and no definitive root cause could be identified.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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