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InjuryFAF

TOROSA SALINE-FILLED TESTICULAR PROSTHESIS

Received Aug 7, 2018 · Event occurred Aug 20, 2015

Report MW5078930 · MDR key 7762402

Device

Generic name

Prosthesis, Testicular

Model number

450-1327

Catalog number

520630

Lot number

2015

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem
  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

22 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I HAVE A TOROSA SALINE-FILLED TESTICULAR PROSTHESIS AND IT DEFLATED HOURS, AND I COULD FEEL IT DENTING AND CONSORTING IN A MANNER THAT LOOKED LIKE A THUMBPRINT WAS PUSHED IN TO THE IMPLANT 48 HRS AFTER IMPLANTATION. THE ONLY REASON TO GET THE IMPLANT IS FOR COSMETIC PURPOSES, HOWEVER IT DEFLATED DEFEATING THE ENTIRE SURGERY SINCE THE SURGEON SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT OUT AND TRY AGAIN. I COULDN'T AFFORD IT AND SO I SUFFER ONCE AGAIN HAVING NOW A DEFLATED PROSTHETIC THAT IS SO FAKE AND GROSS LOOKING.