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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 3507175BC
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 06/03/2010
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint device has been discarded.As a result, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and device malfunction cannot be confirmed.Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the gel mod-rnd 175cc breast implant was observed with no apparent damage or visual anomalies.Scar tissue was noted in the picture.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.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: left capsular contracture; baker grade iv.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a caucasian female patient underwent revision breast reconstruction surgery with a 175cc mentor memorygel breast implant on the left side, and with 350cc mentor memorygel breast implant on the right side and experienced bilateral capsular contracture; baker grade iv.Upon bilateral removal surgery on (b)(6) 2020, the right side breast implant was found to be ruptured.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.
 
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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 Key11721855
Report Number1645337-2021-03995
Device Sequence Number3673108
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317000044
UDI-Public00081317000044
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2010
Device Explanted Year2020
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 04/02/2021
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date05/31/2015
Device Model Number3507175BC
Device Catalogue Number3507175BC
Device Lot Number5989511
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/02/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/25/2021
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 Age23 YR
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