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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE MODERATE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE MODERATE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3542911
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event 10/18/2018
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.Since no lot number was provided, no device history record (dhr) review could be performed.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast augmentation with mentor siltex contour profile moderate 225/250cc saline breast implants which the right side deflated after implantation.Patient woke up and visibly observed the right breast deflated.As a result, patient is scheduled for removal on (b)(6) 2018.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 12/20/2018, 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation summary upon receipt to mentor, the device contained no fluid.Orange material was observed within the device.White and orange material were observed on the shell surface.Visual evaluation of the device revealed a rent within an area of siltex cracking on the posterior view, measuring 1.0 cm.No other 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.Mentor product analysis lab concluded that the rent and siltex cracking occurred sometime subsequent to the removal of the device from its protective packaging.The complaint of deflation was confirmed since a rent was found on the device.However, at this point it is not possible to determine the root cause of such damage or the origin of the orange and white material observed.Mentor products are 100% visually inspected prior to release in addition to thorough in-process testing during several stages of the manufacturing process.Mentor product analysis lab concluded that the rent and siltex cracking occurred sometime subsequent to the removal of the device from its protective packaging.All the implants are 100% inspected before leaving the facility.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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Brand Name
MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE MODERATE
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
MDR Report Key8075043
Report Number1645337-2018-06845
Device Sequence Number1721709
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001850
UDI-Public00081317001850
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateKY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P990075
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2000
Device Explanted Year2018
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source user facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/22/2018
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number3542911
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/20/2018
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/22/2018
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/20/2018
01/17/2019
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/15/2018
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/21/2018
01/18/2019
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age73 YR
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