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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND MODERATE PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3542620 |
| 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 |
04/26/2019
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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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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: left deflation.(b)(6).(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6)-year-old female patient underwent revision reconstruction breast surgery with a 175 cc mentor siltex round moderate profile and was presented with left side breast implant deflation observed during a consultation with the surgeon on (b)(6) 2019.As a result, the patient underwent explantation and replacement with allergan brand device lot number 3192741, and serial number (b)(4) on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2019, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: during evaluation of the device it was observed a tear measuring approximately 0.5 cm, located at the posterior view.Microscopic examination was performed.No evidence of instrument damage was observed.No additional anomalies were discovered.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.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 9/24/2019, the mentor failure analysis lab 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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