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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 3542757MC
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 02/17/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast augmentation with a 275cc mentor memorygel breast implant and experienced a rupture on the right side post-operatively, which was confirmed by a physician via a mammogram.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2021.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 28, 2021, mentor completed evaluation of the device.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 determined that the sx mod classic gel, 275cc breast implant was found to be ruptured.In addition, a line of shell wear within the rupture was noted.The evaluation determined that the cause of the rupture is consistent with normal wear.Shell wear suggests in-vivo folding or creasing of the device.This may be the result of the following factors: continuous and sustained stresses to the device such as too small breast pocket and folding or wrinkling of the shell in the breast pocket.In some cases, the breast implants may also wear out over time.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2021, mentor became aware of the following erroneously submitted information in the initial report: the patient experienced a rupture on the left side post-operatively.This report is for the left side device.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 Key11506892
Report Number1645337-2021-02830
Device Sequence Number3776216
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317004387
UDI-Public00081317004387
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCO
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/25/2021
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date06/30/2018
Device Model Number3542757MC
Device Catalogue Number3542757MC
Device Lot Number6727940
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/17/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/25/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/28/2021
03/30/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/17/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/30/2021
04/12/2021
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age59 YR
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