| Catalog Number |
3544750 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Gel Leak (1267); Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Neurological Deficit/Dysfunction (1982); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/27/2015
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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: rupture and paresthesia.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation primary with a mentor memorygel breast implant 750cc and experienced ¿bad pain in both breast, pushing on her nerves and are not the same shape they use to be.Swelling and burning sensation, numbness, tightness in her chest.They have gotten severely worse since her surgery.She is sleeping a lot to get out of the pain.Every time she moves her arms her muscles flex and it is painful in her arms.In addition, there is possible bilateral rupture.As a result, the patient had undergone removal on (b)(6) 2019.This medwatch is for the left breast implant.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 9/18/2019, it was reported to mentor that the patient has a history of breast cancer.Both implants had gel bleed and they were intact.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6)2019, 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 10/7/2019, during evaluation of the sample it appeared intact.Leak testing was performed in accordance with mentor procedures and no leak sites were detected.No additional anomalies were observed.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.Complaint information will be included in complaint trending that is reviewed and monitor by quality assurance on a regular basis to determine if further action is necessary.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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