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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) Style 468 Saline Filled Breast Implant; prosthesis, breast, inflatable, internal, saline

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ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) Style 468 Saline Filled Breast Implant; prosthesis, breast, inflatable, internal, saline Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 468-230
Medical Device Problem Code Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 01/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: deflation.
 
Event or Problem Description
Healthcare professional reported ¿deflation¿.This record is for the right side.Device remains implanted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional, changed, and/or corrected data: b5, b6, d4, d6b, h6.
 
Event or Problem Description
Additionally reported was "any creases" and "hole, non-specific".The device has been explanted.
 
Event or Problem Description
Healthcare professional reported ¿deflation¿.Later healthcare professional reported ¿any creases¿.This record is for the right side.Device was explanted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional, changed, and/or corrected data: b5, d9, h3, h6.Device evaluation: per the analysis performed, the assessments of the complaints and any potential manufacturing issue are displayed along with any further actions required: - deflation: observed two openings through microscopic inspection assessed as fold flaw opening and surgical damage.No further actions are required as it is not related to the manufacturing process.- crease / folding of implant: observed creases on device through visual inspection.No further actions are required as it is not related to the manufacturing process.No additional observations performed on the device.No further actions are required.
 
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Brand Name
Style 468 Saline Filled Breast Implant
Common Device Name
prosthesis, breast, inflatable, internal, saline
Manufacturer (Section D)
ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA)
900 parkway global park
zona franca
la aurora de heredia
CS 
Manufacturer (Section G)
Allergan (Costa Rica)
900 parkway global park
zona franca
la aurora de heredia
CS  
Manufacturer Contact
terry ingram
2525 dupont drive
irvine, CA 92612
+1(847)936-6324
MDR Report Key25284613
Report Number9617229-2026-09717
Device Sequence Number21262864
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier10888628001091
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateHI
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P990074
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2006
Device Explanted Year2026
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 09/23/2026
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date06/05/2010
Device Catalogue Number468-230
Device Lot Number1291200
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/26/2026
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/28/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/24/2026
09/09/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/26/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/17/2026
09/23/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured07/07/2006
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 Age60 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight100 LB
Patient RaceAsian
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