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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3501410 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2019
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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.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation of right breast prosthesis.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 female patient was undergoing a mentor smooth round spectrum 125cc primary breast augmentation procedure with a saline breast prosthesis that deflated intraoperatively.The surgeon placed the device in the right breast cavity and began to fill it with saline when it was noticed that the valve was leaking.As a result, the device was explanted from the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 05/29/2019, mentor received additional information about the event.The intraoperative deflation of the suspect medical device led to an approximately 1.5-2 hour delay in procedure time.The deflated device was explanted and replaced with new unspecified breast prostheses.On 06/06/2019, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that the patient experienced a deflation and surgery prolonged on the implant.During evaluation of the sample it appeared intact.Since the authorization for return and examination of medical device form was not signed and/or returned, mentor product analysis lab was precluded from further evaluating the device.No additional anomalies were discovered the manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.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 not 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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