| Catalog Number |
3501420 |
| 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 |
04/01/2019
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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: left 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) caucasian female patient underwent revision breast augmentation with a 175cc mentor smooth round spectrum.The patient noticed a change of fullness of the left breast.Left breast deflation was confirmed via mammogram performed on (b)(6) 2019.As a result, the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2019, mentor became aware that the replacement device used is: catalog number: 3501420 serial number: (b)(4).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation summary: the analysis results showed a crease in the anterior aspect.Leak testing revealed there was leakage within the crease measuring approximately less than 0.1 cm.No additional anomalies were observed.These kind of findings are consistent with a crease/fold failure which is a known inherent risk associated with the use of saline-filled mammary prostheses and may be the result of one or more of the following contributing factors: underinflation or overinflation of the device, continuous and sustained stresses to the device - such as too small a breast pocket and folding or wrinkling of the shell in the breast pocket.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 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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