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A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.The event of cellulitis 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: 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.Use error-do not reuse explanted products.Natrelle® 133 tissue expanders are intended for single use only.
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Patient reported right side acute cellulitis, implant is hard and red, there may be a leak, a lot of bleeding, aspirated 300cc of blood, yellow and cloudy liquid, and the doctor "removed the expander, rinsed and replaced it".Device remains implanted.
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