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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3542470M |
| 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 |
04/05/2019
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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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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 review is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Concomitant products: saline mentor siltex round spectrum 425cc, catalog number 3542470m, lot number 100542.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) female patient underwent a breast augmentation primary with saline mentor siltex round spectrum 425cc, and experienced deflation on the right breast implant.As a result, the patient will undergo removal on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 5/15/2019, it was reported to mentor that the date of explantation was confirmed to be (b)(6) 2019.On 5/22/2019, it was reported to mentor that the replacement devices were saline mentor smooth round moderate plus profile 500cc.On 5/24/2019, a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was performed for the finished device number 195021, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint were identified.On 5/31/2019, 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 8/6/2019, it was reported to mentor that the date of implantation was confirmed to be (b)(6) 1995.However, the date of manufacturing of the device was 6/9/1999.Clarification is in process.Once more information is available, the supplemental report will be submitted.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 6/15/2019, during evaluation of the sample it appeared intact.Leak testing was performed and it revealed a tear in the posterior view, measurement approximately 0.4 cm.Microscopic examination was performed and no evidence of instrument damage was observed.No other anomalies were observed.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 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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