| Catalog Number |
F10254-2020G |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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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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Multiple attempts were made to contact the surgeon who performed the breast reconstruction and no information was received.It is unknown whether the device caused or contributed to this event or it was due to other factors such as other devices used, surgical technique, or other circumstances.The company continues to attempt to retreieve more information.Tela bio (importer) is submitting this report on behalf of aroa biosurgery (manufacturer) via exemption number e2017045.
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Event or Problem Description
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A patient reported that she underwent bilateral breast reconstruction in which ovitex was utilized.She reported that sometime after the procedure that she believed that the mesh did not stay in place in one breast and the implant "almost literally fell out".The breast implant ended up being surgically removed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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