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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Model Number 3545590
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Capsular Contracture (1761); Pain (1994); No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event 03/02/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: bilateral breast pain, left breast prosthesis rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old female patient who underwent a breast augmentation revision procedure with mentor memorygel breast implant 590cc gel breast prostheses developed pain in both of her breasts.In addition, an mri confirmed rupture of the patient¿s left breast prosthesis.As a result, the patient will undergo bilateral explantation and replacement with unspecified saline breast prostheses on (b)(6) 2020.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s right breast prosthesis.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2020, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Mentor also received information about the patient¿s replacement devices.The patient had her explanted devices replaced with a mentor smooth round moderate profile 300cc saline breast prosthesis and a mentor smooth round moderate profile 350cc saline breast prosthesis.On (b)(6) 2020, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information received, the patient experienced breast pain.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Most women undergoing augmentation or reconstruction with a mammary prosthesis will experience some pain postoperatively.While pain normally subsides in most women as they heal from surgery, it can become a chronic problem in other women.Chronic pain can be associated with a variety of factors.Surgeons should instruct their patients to inform them if there is significant pain or if pain persists.Pain is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of lot 6859482 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.Breast pain complaint information is consistently analyzed and monitored by mentor quality assurance to determine when further action is necessary.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 23-jul-2020, mentor received additional information about the event.The patient developed capsular contracture (baker grade unknown) in both of her breasts.Patient code 1761 ¿capsular contracture¿ has been added.On 27-jul-2020, mentor completed a second investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported, the patient developed capsular contracture.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Mentor concluded that the capsular contracture in the patient¿s breast was the result of the body¿s individual physiological response to the implantation of a foreign object in soft tissue.Capsular contracture is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.The american society of plastic surgeons recommends and encourages member surgeons to always submit breast implants, capsule, and effusion to pathology for examination.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of lot 6859482 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.Capsular contracature 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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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
MDR Report Key10094542
Report Number1645337-2020-06574
Device Sequence Number11419593
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317007197
UDI-Public00081317007197
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2017
Device Explanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/06/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date08/30/2019
Device Model Number3545590
Device Catalogue Number3545590
Device Lot Number6859482
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer06/19/2020
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/06/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/19/2020
07/23/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/27/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/01/2020
07/30/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age42 YR
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