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MENTOR Leiden Gel Breast Implant Sizer Product Insert Data Sheet

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13157-03 PRODUCT INSERT DATA SHEET  MENTOR® STERILE RESTERILIZABLE GEL BREAST IMPLANT SIZER April 2016, 13157-03 LAB100069624v3 DESCRIPTION The MENTOR® Sterile Resterilizable Gel Breast Implant Sizer (Gel Sizer) is a sizing device designed for temporary intraoperative placement to assist in evaluating the appropriate breast implant shape and size for each patient prior to implantation of a MENTOR® Gel Breast Implant. It can be used either as a single-used device or resterilized for multiple uses. The Gel Sizer is made of a silicone elastomer shell filled with silicone gel. The device is designed with successive cross-linked layers of silicone elastomer, each cross-linking layer uniting with the last to provide the device with elasticity and integrity. The Gel Sizer is provided sterile. Prior to reuse, the Gel Sizer must be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized. The Gel Sizer should not be resterilized for more than ten (10) times. INDICATIONS The Gel Sizer is designed for temporary intraoperative insertion as a tool to assist the surgeon in determining the shape and size for each patient prior to implantation of a MENTOR® Gel Breast Implant. CONTRAINDICATIONS The Gel Sizer is not intended as a long-term implantable device. The Gel Sizers are specifically labeled “Not for Implant”. PRECAUTIONS • Mentor recommends that the surgeon consider the size, shape, firmness and profile of the Gel Sizer when choosing the optimum incision size and surgical approach. • Any surgeon performing breast augmentation or reconstruction with breast implants should be familiar with the currently available techniques for measuring the patient, determining the implant size and performing surgery. • The Gel Sizer shell may easily be cut by scalpel or ruptured by excessive stress, manipulation with blunt instruments or penetration by a needle. The Gel Sizer should be carefully inspected for structural integrity prior to and during surgery. • Lint, dust, talc, surgical glove power, drape and sponge lint, fingerprints, skin oils and other surface contaminants deposited on the Gel Sizer by improper handling may cause foreign body reactions. Strict adherence to clean, aseptic techniques should be maintained to prevent contamination of the device and possible complications. Surgical instruments and gloves should be rinsed clean of impurities before handling the Gel Sizer. • Each Gel Sizer should be checked for patency prior to use and continuously monitored throughout the procedure to ensure the structural integrity of the device is not compromised in any way. This device should not be used following any modification to its original design. A Gel Sizer which has been damaged, or on which repairs or modifications have been attempted, should not be used. Additional Gel Sizers of different sizes should be available at the time of surgery. • The Gel Sizer may rupture while still hot from the autoclave. Care must be used during handling to avoid damage. • Air bubbles may appear in the gel following sterilization. These bubbles are expected and do not affect the integrity or purpose of the Gel Sizer. • Use aseptic techniques to handle the Gel Sizer following sterilization. Leave the sterile unit covered until insertion to avoid air-borne contaminants which may collect on the surface. • The Gel Sizer can be resterilized up to ten (10) times. • After the Gel Sizer has been sterilized ten (10) times, discard device. • Sterility, safety and efficacy cannot be assured for damaged devices. WARNINGS • Preclean the Gel Sizer under running cold demineralised water immediately after each surgical use. • The Gel Sizer should not be resterilized for more than ten (10) times. • Do not use an ethylene oxide (EtO), plasma sterilization (eg, Sterrad), flash sterilization or gamma radiation sterilization cycle. • Do not insert or attempt to repair a damaged Gel Sizer. • The Gel Sizer may rupture during surgery, releasing gel into the surgical pocket. Causes of ruptures can include damage by surgical instruments, improper handling and manipulation. NOTE: In case there is a suspicion of contamination by prions or viruses, the Gel Sizer should be discarded.  ENGLISH  ®
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