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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3544457MC |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); No Code Available (3191)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The analysis was completed based off of a photo that was provided investigation summary: during visual evaluation of the picture, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.A manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was performed, and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the mre verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Each device is visually inspected during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.The complaint device has been discarded.As a result, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and device malfunction cannot be confirmed.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture.(b)(4).Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old female patient underwent a breast reconstruction with a 445cc mentor memorygel breast implant and experienced postoperative left-sided grade iii capsular contracture.The diagnosis was confirmed by the patient¿s physician.As a result, the patient underwent unilateral removal and replacement with a 525cc mentor memorygel breast implant (catalog #:3505251bc , left serial #: (b)(4)) on (b)(6) 2020.The device was discarded upon explantation due to covid-19 concern and is not available for evaluation.
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