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ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) STYLE 15 SILICONE GEL FILLED BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Catalog Number |
15-421 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
10/31/2011
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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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Physician reported treatment for left side device due to "moderate implant palpability/visibility".Later patient reported "rupture", "itching", "hot to touch", "pain" and some parts feel hard to the touch".Device remains implanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.Reason for reoperation: rupture.
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