| Catalog Number |
3549212 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).Since the device has not been returned for analysis, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and no determination of possible contributing factors can be made.As such, the investigation will be closed.If the complaint device is received in the future, the investigation will be reopened and conducted as appropriate.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed, and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the dhr review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) female patient underwent breast reconstruction with mentor cpx 4 breast tissue expander with suture tabs 350cc breast prosthesis.Deflation of the right breast prosthesis was determined.As a result, the patient underwent unilateral removal and replacement with mentor memorygel breast implant 375cc gel breast prosthesis on (b)(6) 2018.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2018, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.Device investigation summary: upon receipt by mentor, the device returned without fluid.No foreign material was observed within the device or on the shell surface.Product evaluation discovered a rent at the patch junction.No other anomalies were discovered.The complaint was confirmed since a rupture was found on the device.However, at this point it is not possible to determine the root cause of such damage.The dhr was reviewed and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the dhr review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.There is no evidence that the issue is related with manufacturing.Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices and deflation is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our product insert data sheet.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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