| Model Number |
3544457MC |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
07/23/2019
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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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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.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture baker grade unknown.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) caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation revision with 445cc mentor memorygel breast implants and experienced postoperative left-sided rupture and bilateral capsular contracture baker grade unknown.The diagnosis was confirmed by physician upon physical examination.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with mentor memorygel breast implant 445cc, catalog number 3507445mc, serial number (b)(4) (r) and serial number (b)(4) (l) on (b)(6) 2019.This report is for the right side.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation summary: during the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Mentor concluded that the capsular contracture in the patient´s breast was the result of the body´s individual physiological response to the implantation of a foreign object in soft tissue.Capsular contracture is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this 6462503 lot number were reviewed and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this lot.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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