| Catalog Number |
3341254 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Code Available (3191); Cancer (3262)
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| Date of Event |
10/17/2019
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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 (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: right breast prosthesis rupture, sarcoma.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) female patient underwent a breast augmentation procedure with a mentor memoryshape breast implant 485cc gel breast prosthesis that ruptured after implantation.Rupture of the patient¿s right breast prosthesis was diagnosed by a healthcare professional.In addition, the patient has developed sarcoma.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 12/10/2019, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported, the patient experienced a rupture in the breast implant and sarcoma.During visual inspection of the device, it was observed with no apparent damage 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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