| Catalog Number |
SMXP120RH |
| 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 |
09/10/2018
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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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The mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun, but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.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) caucasian female patient underwent a breast reconstruction primary with an artoura breast tissue expander 375cc and experienced rupture on the left side.Rupture was confirmed by physician during an exam.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with an artoura breast tissue expander 375cc, catalog number smxp120rh, serial number (b)(4), lot number 7615733 on (b)(6) 2018.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation summary: the device contained no fluid, upon receipt by mentor.White material was observed within the device.No foreign material was observed on the shell surface.During visual examination, mentor product analysis lab observed the device appears intact.Because the authorization for return and examination of medical device form was not signed and/or returned to mentor, mentor product analysis lab was precluded from further evaluating the device.No anomalies were found.Mentor products are 100% visually inspected prior to release in addition to thorough in-process testing during several stages of the manufacturing process.The complaint of deflation was not confirmed since no anomalies were found on the reported device.At this point it is not possible to determine the origin of the white material observed.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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