| Catalog Number |
3542715 |
| 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 |
01/28/2019
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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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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.A manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was performed for the finished device number (b)(4), and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.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) year-old caucasian female underwent primary breast augmentation with a mentor siltex contour profile high 650cc saline prosthesis and experienced right sided deflation post procedure.As a result, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received on 4/2/2019.The procedure performed was a breast reconstruction.When the device was explanted it was replaced with a mentor smooth round high profile 630cc saline prosthesis.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation on (b)(6) 2019.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigation and analysis have been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on 6/4/2019.Device evaluation summary: according to the reported information, the patient experienced a deflation in the breast implant.During evaluation of the sample it was observed to be intact.Leak testing revealed a tear in the union between the patch and shell.Microscopic examination was performed.No evidence of instrument damage was observed.No other anomalies were discovered.Deflation is a known complication associated with mentor mammary prostheses.Possible causes of deflation of saline-filled implants include, but are not limited to, the following events: excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during normal daily routines including customary and purposeful trauma to the breast.The reported complaint was confirmed.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.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.Based on the information reported and/or the product investigation, there is no evidence that the issue is related with the manufacturing process.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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