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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3542440M |
| 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 |
02/19/2019
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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 84477, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.Concomitant products: mentor siltex round spectrum 275cc prosthesis, catalog #3542440m, lot #96815.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 breast reconstruction revision with a mentor siltex round spectrum 275cc prosthesis and experienced right sided deflation post procedure.The deflation was diagnosed by a physician.As a result, an explant is planned for (b)(6) 2019.
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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 6/12/2019.Device evaluation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that the patient experienced a deflation of the implant.During evaluation of the sample, it appeared intact.Leak testing was performed, and it revealed a tear measuring approximately 0.4 cm in the posterior view.Microscopic examination was performed and no evidence of instrument damage was observed.No other anomalies were observed.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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