| Model Number |
3542512 |
| 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 |
03/06/2020
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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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At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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 (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: the patient has not undergone explantation or reoperation at this time.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 a breast augmentation revision with 350cc textured mentor siltex contour profile spectrum saline breast implant has experienced postoperative right-sided implant deflation, confirmed by a physician.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Mentor failure analysis lab completed the evaluation of the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: during the visual evaluation of the device, a tear at the juncture of the shell and patch was noted.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the rupture could not be identified.Causes of deflation of saline implants include but are not limited to the following events: crease fold failure, intraoperative or postoperative trauma, excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during normal, daily routines including customary and purposeful trauma such as that which can occur during vigorous exercise, athletics, etc.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial 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.Complaint information is consistently analyzed and monitored by mentor quality assurance to determine when further action is necessary.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 18-may-2020, mentor received updated information for the suspect medical device.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 07-may-2020, mentor became aware that the patient is scheduled to undergo explantation on (b)(6) 2020.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 26-jun-2020, mentor received additional information that the initially reported suspect medical device was the correct impacted device.The lot and serial numbers have been updated.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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The mentor failure analysis lab has received the suspect medical 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2020, mentor received additional event information that the patient underwent explantation and replacement with 380cc mentor smooth round high profile saline breast implant, catalog # 3503380, right serial # (b)(6).On (b)(6) 2020.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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