| Catalog Number |
168-270 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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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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Healthcare professional reported "exchange from textured to smooth breast implants".Healthcare professional later reported "fear alcl and capsular contracture baker grade unknown".This record is for the right side.The device has been explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.The event of capsular contracture is a physiological complication and analysis of the device generally does not assist allergan in determining a probable cause for this event.Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.Reason for reoperation: capsular contracture baker grade unknown.
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