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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE MM+ 585CC; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3341455 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
10/05/2020
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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, pain.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 caucasian female who underwent breast reconstruction primary with a mentor memoryshape 585cc silicone prosthesis experienced bilateral discomfort and left sided rupture post procedure.The mri examination confirmed intracapsular rupture of the left breast implant, and intact right breast implant with stable trace peri-implant fluid.As a result, patient scheduled for bilateral replacements with mentor silicone implants on (b)(6) 2021.This report relates to the left prosthesis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On january 18, 2021 additional information received indicated that the replacements devices are as follow:left breast: cat: shpx595, sn: (b)(6), right breast: cat: shpx595, sn: (b)(6).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Suspect device was received on february 09 2021: device evaluation completed on february 11, 2021 the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that a tear was found on the posterior view and extending to the anterior view aspect of the mentor memoryshape¿ mm+ 585cc breast implant, measuring approximately 14.2 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear on the anterior aspect, measuring less than 0.1 cm.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.The cause of the rupture in the remaining area of the tear could not be identified.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 mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Image evaluation completed on february 10, 2021 upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.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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