| Model Number |
SMXP120RUH |
| 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 |
01/17/2020
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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.Concomitant medical products: artoura breast tissue expander 535cc, catalog# smxp120ruh, serial# (b)(4).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 patient underwent a primary breast reconstruction with an artoura breast tissue expander 535cc and experienced a deflation on the right side post-operatively, which was confirmed by a physician.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On march 24, 2020, mentor completed evaluation of the device.Device evaluation summary: the device was visually inspected and it was found with no apparent damage.Leak testing revealed a tear at the union between shell and injection dome causing a deflation.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the rupture could not be identified.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.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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