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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE HIGH; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3542713 |
| 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 |
02/25/2019
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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, and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the mre verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Concomitant products: mentor siltex contour profile high 450cc saline breast prosthesis, catalog #354-2713, serial # (b)(4).(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 patient underwent a breast augmentation revision procedure with a mentor siltex contour profile high 450cc saline breast prosthesis that deflated after implantation.Deflation of the right breast prosthesis was reported.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral explantation and replacement with mentor memorygel breast implant 400 cc gel breast prostheses on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 04/10/2019, the mentor failure analysis lab 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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 05/09/2019, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.During evaluation of the sample it was noticed a leakage at the union between shell and patch.Microscopic examination was performed and no evidence of instrument damage was observed.No other anomalies were observed.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 such as that which can occur during vigorous exercise, athletics, manual massage, and intimate physical contact; stress or trauma to the breast, mechanical damage prior to or during surgery, compression during mammographic imaging.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.Complaint information will be included in complaint trending that is reviewed and monitor by quality assurance on a regular basis to determine if further action is necessary.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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