inforMED

BRAVA

Received Sep 17, 2002

Report MW4003369 · MDR key 421640

Device

Generic name

Breast Enhancement Device

Manufacturer

Brava Int'l Llc

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Failure to Convert Rhythm

Patient

NO INFO

  • Erythema
  • Ischemia
  • Scarring

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RPTR HAS MONITORED THE BRAVA BREAST ENHANCEMENT DEVICE ON 5 PTS. 2 REPORTED SOME ENHANCEMENT, 1 REPORTED NO CHANGE, 1 REPORTED AN ALLERGIC REACTION (REDNESS, ITCHING) ALL OVER THE UPPER HALF OF BODY AND ONE REPORTS ACTUAL SCARRING ON BREASTS FROM THE INTENDED "TISSUE EXPANSION" OF THE MACHINE. DEVICE IS USED EXTERNALLY USING A SUCTION APPARATUS WHICH IS PLACED OVER THE PT'S BREASTS. BRAVA, LLC, TELLS RPTR THAT THEY HAVE FDA APPROVAL FOR THE DEVICE, BUT THEY ARE BALKING ON REFUNDING ANY MONEY TO THE INJURED PT. RPTR HAS DISCONTINUED USE AND PROMOTION OF THE DEVICES.