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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE HIGH; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE HIGH; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3542715
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event 05/24/2019
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 (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: deflation.(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6)-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation primary with a mentor siltex contour profile high 650cc and experienced deflation on the right breast implant.As a result, the patient will undergo explantation on (b)(6) 2019.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 7/25/2019, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.On 8/1/2019, the analysis results showed a tear at the union between patch and shell of the implant.Additionally, leak testing revealed a second tear noted in the posterior aspect and measuring approximately 1.5 cm.Microscopic examination of the edges of both ruptures revealed parallel striations on one of the tears.No other anomalies were observed.The striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp instrument perforating silicone material.As stated in the product insert data sheet, do not allow cautery devices or sharp instruments, such as scalpels, suture needles, hypodermic needles, hemostats, adson forceps or scissors to contact the device during the implantation or other surgical procedures as this can result in rupture.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.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).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 9/19/2019, it was reported to mentor that the replacement breast implant was mentor siltex contour profile high 650cc filled to 725cc.The patient had a thickened capsule along the right inflammatory scar ¿ submitted for pathology.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR SILTEX CONTOUR PROFILE HIGH
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
MDR Report Key8732901
Report Number1645337-2019-14426
Device Sequence Number2003734
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001942
UDI-Public00081317001942
Combination Product (Y/N)N
PMA/510(K) Number
P990075
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2015
Device Explanted Year2019
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/03/2019
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/16/2019
Device Catalogue Number3542715
Device Lot Number6905428
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/25/2019
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/03/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/25/2019
09/19/2019
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/25/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/02/2019
09/19/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age50 YR
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