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A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.The event of an infection 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.Device labeling: the following is a list of potential adverse events that may occur with breast implant surgery.The risks include: implant deflation/leakage, additional surgery, capsular contracture, infection, toxic shock syndrome, necrosis, hematoma, seroma, extrusion, breast pain, changes in nipple sensation, changes in breast sensation, dissatisfaction with cosmetic results (wrinkling, folding, displacement, asymmetry, palpability, visibility, ptosis, sloshing), calcific deposits, irritation/inflammation, delayed wound healing, hypertrophic scarring, breast tissue atrophy/chest wall deformity, difficulty/inability in breast feeding, and inability to adequately visualize breast lesions with mammography.In addition to these potential adverse events, there have been concerns with certain systemic diseases.Infection ¿ in rare instances, acute infection may occur in a breast with implants.The signs of acute infection include erythema, tenderness, fluid accumulation, pain, and fever.Very rarely, toxic shock syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition, has been reported in women after breast implant surgery.It is characterized by symptoms that occur suddenly and include high fever (102°f, 38.8°c or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, a sunburn-like rash, red eyes, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle aches, and drops in blood pressure, which may cause fainting.Patients should be advised to contact a physician immediately for diagnosis and treatment for any of these symptoms.
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