| Model Number |
3542615 |
| 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 |
02/08/2020
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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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Since the device has not been returned for analysis, 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 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 female patient underwent primary breast augmentation with 150cc saline mentor siltex round moderate profile breast implants and experienced deflation on the right side postoperatively.As a result, the patient underwent device removal and replacement with an unspecified saline mentor breast implant on (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: on may 28, 2020, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On may 28, 2020, mentor became aware that the patient underwent device removal on (b)(6) 2020.On june 3, 2020, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: during the visual evaluation of the device, an area of siltex cracking was observed on the posterior aspect.Additionally, it was revealed a tear within the siltex cracking measuring approximately 0.3cm.Siltex cracking is defined as a material separation occurring in the siltex layer and can eventually progress through the shell of siltex devices.Siltex cracking is ultimately a result of high stress.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this 213525 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: on march 25, 2020, 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.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: on march 30, 2020, mentor became aware that patient's device removal procedure has been put on hold due to covid-19.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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