| Model Number |
3542007 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2020
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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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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 (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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision with a 175cc mentor memorygel breast implant and a 200cc mentor memorygel breast implant an unknown date experienced bilateral rupture post procedure.As a result, an explant was performed on (b)(6) 2020.See 1645337-2020-16020 for contralateral prosthesis report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the returned photograph was completed by the failure analysis lab on (b)(6) 2021.Upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed inside a plastic bag and no apparent damage could be identified.The impacted product was received by the failure analysis lab on (b)(6) 2021.The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on (b)(6) 2021.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the breast implant had an area of siltex cracking on the posterior view.In addition, a tear was noted within the siltex cracking measuring approximately 5.1 cm.The evaluation determined that the cause of the rupture is consistent with normal wear.Siltex cracking is defined as a material separation occurring in the siltex layer and can eventually progress through the shell of siltex devices.Siltex cracking is ultimately a result of high stresses.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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