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This report contains supplemental information for mentor psr reference number ip-ip-00377884.This device report is being submitted late as a result of the exemption transition period following the revocation of mentor¿s psr exemption #e2007003.On (b)(6) 2019, mentor became aware that patient also suffered generalized illness.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.Rupture, as indicated in the product insert data sheet (pids), is a known complication associated with mentor mammary prostheses.Causes of rupture of gel-filled implants include, but are not limited to the following events: damage from surgical instruments, intraoperative or postoperative trauma, excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during daily routines such as vigorous exercise, athletics, routine manual massage and intimate physical contact, mechanical damage prior to or during surgery, closed capsulotomy, capsular contracture and origins which are simply unknown.Excessive postoperative accumulation and/or transient reaccumulation of fluid around an implant most likely occur soon after surgery; however, it can occur at any time.Symptoms from seroma may include swelling, pain, and bruising.While the body absorbs small hematomas and seromas, some will require surgery.Seromas presenting after the immediate post-operative period may require additional work-up by the surgeon.Seroma is a known complication associated with this surgery and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: bilateral rupture, seroma, generalized illness.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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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.This supplemental report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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