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ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) STYLE 410 COHESIVE SILICONE GEL FILLED BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Catalog Number |
LX-410515 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
02/22/2019
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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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Information contained in this report was previously submitted through 410 psr on 04/22/2019.A review of the device history record has been completed.No deviations or non-conformances noted.Device evaluation: visual analysis of the returned device identified: deformation, air voids between shell and gel and was observed after autoclave cycle: cloudy gel.A weight test of the explanted material was verified and it was within specification.Microscopic analysis of the return device identified: wear abrasion.Based on the device analysis the final assessment is: the crease/folding of implant, wrinkling and deformation condition that were indicated in the complaint were observed, nevertheless are not considered a workmanship, since the device was explanted.The event of capsular contracture is a physiological complication and analysis of the device generally does not assist allergan in determining a probable cause for this event.The reason for reoperation were capsular contracture, baker grade iv.This is a known potential adverse event addressed in the product labeling.
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Event or Problem Description
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Healthcare professional reported the left side capsular contracture baker grade iv, "device was found to be misshaped, rippling and creases".The device has been explanted.
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