Method: reviewed the complaint notes, device history record, risk analysis, and product labeling.Results: review of the complaint notes and device history record revealed no assignable cause for the reported event.Extrusion is a known risk.Product labeling cautions: "complications, although uncommon, include infection, extrusion, implant movement, pain, itching, irritation, fluid accumulation, bleeding, bruising, and capsular contracture.".
Event or Problem Description
Physician reported that a patient presented with extrusion of the left malar implant on (b)(6) 2019.Originally implanted on (b)(6) 2019 after which the patient felt discomfort.Subsequently, implants were removed bilateral on (b)(6) 2019.