| Model Number |
3542460M |
| 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 |
08/01/2019
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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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At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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: n/a.Concomitant medical products: mentor siltex round spectrum 375cc saline prosthesis, catalog #3542460m, lot # 232061.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) hispanic female who underwent primary breast augmentation with a mentor siltex round spectrum 375cc saline prosthesis experienced spontaneous left sided deflation post procedure.The deflation was confirmed by a physician.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received on 11/27/2019.The device was explanted on (b)(6) 2019.2.Is other serious- uncheck.2.Is required intervention- check.The mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation on (b)(6) 2019.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigation and analysis have 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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The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on april 15, 2020.Device evaluation summary: the device was visually inspected and no apparent damage was found.Leak testing was performed and it revealed a tear measuring less than 0.1 cm within an area of siltex cracking on the posterior view.The evaluation determined that the rupture is consistent with the siltex cracking.Siltex cracking is defined as a material separation occurring in the siltex layer and can eventually progress through the shell of siltex devices resulting in a tear at a later date.Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices.Deflation is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our product insert data sheet.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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