| Catalog Number |
133MX-15-T |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
05/30/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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.Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.Deflation; patients should be advised that the tissue expanders may deflate, and require replacement surgery.Deflation occurs when saline leaks through a damaged injection site or a damaged tissue expander envelope.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported a deflation a tissue expander.The expansion process was completed.Device has been explanted.This record is for an unknown side.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: visual analysis of the returned device identified more than three curved openings and black particles in device outer surface.A leak test was performed which identified openings.A microscopic analysis was performed which identified more than three curved striated openings.Based on the device analysis the final assessment is: more than three curved striated openings assessed as surgical damage.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported a deflation of a tissue expander.The expansion process was completed.Device has been explanted.This record is for an unknown side.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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