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3542713 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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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 is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: material rupture.Concomitant products: mentor siltex contour profile high 450cc saline prosthesis, catalog # 3542713, lot # 222021.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision with a mentor siltex contour profile high 450cc saline prosthesis right sided deflation and pain post procedure.As a result, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation on 5/9/2019.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigation and analysis have 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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A manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was performed for the finished device number (b)(4) on 5/26/2019, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint were identified.During evaluation of the sample it was observed to be ruptured.Microscopic examination of the edges of the tear gave no indications as to cause of the failure.No other anomalies were discovered.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 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.Most women undergoing augmentation or reconstruction with a mammary prosthesis will experience some pain postoperatively.While pain normally subsides in most women as they heal from surgery, it can become a chronic problem in other women.Chronic pain can be associated with a variety of factors.Pain is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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