| Catalog Number |
3542615 |
| 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 |
03/09/2019
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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) review is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.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) caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast augmentation with mentor siltex round moderate profile 150cc saline breast implants which the left side deflated after implantation.As a result patient had the device removed on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 4/12/2019, 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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 5/8/2019, the manufacturing record evaluation (mre)) was reviewed, and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the mre review verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: during evaluation of the sample a rupture was noted in the posterior aspect, measuring approximately 0.7 cm.Microscopic examination was performed and no evidence of instrument damage was observed.No other anomalies were observed.The reported complaint was confirmed.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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