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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND SPECTRUM; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3501490 |
| 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 |
11/04/2019
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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: 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)(6) caucasian female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision surgery with a 575cc mentor smooth round spectrum saline breast implant experienced right sided deflation post procedure.As a result, patient underwent unilateral removal and replacement with a 575cc mentor smooth round spectrum saline breast implant on (b)(6) 2019.
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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 (b)(6) 2020.Device evaluation summary: according to the reported information, the patient experienced a deflation in the right breast saline implant.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.The device was visually inspected, and it was found with no apparent damage.Leak testing revealed the e was leakage from the valve.No additional anomalies were observed.The analysis was unable to determine the root cause for the leaking valve.Excessive manipulation may have caused the valve leak.The ifu states ¿not to manipulate (i.E., squeeze) the valve excessively, which may cause valve leakage¿.However, this cannot be conclusively determined.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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