| 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 |
03/05/2019
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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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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.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast reconstruction surgery with mentor siltex contour profile high 650cc saline breast implants which right 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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Device evaluation summary during evaluation of the sample a tear was observed at the union between patch and shell of the implant.Microscopic examination was performed and no evidence of instrument damage was found.No other anomalies were discovered.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 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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