| Catalog Number |
3549216 |
| 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 |
03/13/2019
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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: right side deflation.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 revision breast augmentation with 800cc mentor cpx 4 breast tissue expander with suture tabs.The surgery was performed and the physician confirmed right side deflation.As a result, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation summary: the analysis results showed a tear located near to a suture tab measuring approximately 0.3 cm.Microscopic examination was performed to the tear and no evidence of instrument damage was observed.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.Tissue expanders 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 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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