| Catalog Number |
3542615 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Discolored (1170); Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2019
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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: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(4) female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision with two 150cc mentor siltex round moderate profile saline breast prostheses, suffered bilateral deflation post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral removal on (b)(6) 2019.Upon removal of both breast implants, it was noted that the left side implant was yellow.This medwatch form is for the left breast prosthesis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 10/1/2019, 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 11/6/2019, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: during evaluation of the device it was observed discolored and the shell appeared intact.Leak testing revealed there was 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 including customary and purposeful trauma to the breast.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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