| Catalog Number |
N-TSF240 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2026
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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 "intracapsular rupture with axillary lymph nodes (level i) showing a high signal on the follow-up scan for silicone and contracture", "signs of capsular contracture of the breast implant", "simple breast cysts" and "axillary lymph nodes (level i) show a high signal on the silicone-specific sequence, which may be related to signs of silicone infiltration into the lymph nodes".Patient has undergone capsulectomy.This record is for the left side.The device remains implanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1.Phone number continued: (b)(6).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: rupture, capsular contracture baker grade unknown.
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