INSPIRA SMOOTH SILICONE GEL FILLED BREAST IMPLANT
Report
- Report Number
- 9617229-2026-01519
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- January 23, 2026
- Report Date
- February 11, 2026
- Manufacturer
- ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA)
- Product Code
- FTR
- PMA / PMN Number
- P020056
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
DEVICE EVALUATION: THE DEVICE RELATED TO THE REPORTED EVENT OF CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE WAS RECEIVED ON JANUARY 26, 2026, WITH LOT NUMBER: 1233810. PER THE INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE IS ANALYZED THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION MICROSCOPIC INSPECTION IF OPENINGS ARE OBSERVED AND A WEIGHT VERIFICATION. PER THE ANALYSIS PERFORMED, THE ASSESSMENTS OF THE COMPLAINTS AND ANY POTENTIAL MANUFACTURING ISSUE ARE DISPLAYED ALONG WITH ANY FURTHER ACTIONS REQUIRED: CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE: UNABLE TO OBSERVE THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION AS IT IS A PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENON. NONE OF THE OTHER OBSERVATIONS PERFORMED DURING THE DEVICE ANALYSIS (CREASES, WEAR ABRASION AND DEFORMATION) ARE FOUND TO BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, AND, THEREFORE, NO FURTHER ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THESE OBSERVATIONS. ADDITIONAL, CHANGED, AND/OR CORRECTED DATA: D.9., H.2., H.3., H.6.
A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD HAS BEEN INITIATED. IF ANY NEW, CHANGED OR CORRECTED INFORMATION IS NOTED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED. THE EVENT OF "CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE" IS A PHYSIOLOGICAL COMPLICATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE DEVICE GENERALLY DOES NOT ASSIST ABBVIE IN DETERMINING A PROBABLE CAUSE FOR THIS EVENT. FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE REPORTER REGARDING EVENT, PRODUCT, OR PATIENT DETAILS HAS BEEN REQUESTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REASON FOR REOPERATION: CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE, BAKER GRADE UNKNOWN.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED "NO COMPLAINT AGAINST THE DEVICE". LATER, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE BAKER GRADE UNKNOWN. THIS RECORD IS FOR THE RIGHT SIDE. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN EXPLANTED AND REPLACED.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED "NO COMPLAINT AGAINST THE DEVICE". LATER, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE BAKER GRADE UNKNOWN. THIS RECORD IS FOR THE RIGHT SIDE. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN EXPLANTED AND REPLACED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231794 | INSPIRA SMOOTH SILICONE GEL FILLED BREAST IMPLANT | PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED | FTR | ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) | 1233810 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Female | Required Intervention |