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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3548001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2020
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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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At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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: n/a.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 patient who underwent an unspecified breast augmentation with 800cc textured mentor memorygel breast implant experienced right-sided implant rupture postoperatively.The patient has consulted with a medical professional and had sonogram performed.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 7/21/2021, it was reported to mentor that the patient experienced right side capsular contracture.In addition , the date of removal was to (b)(6) 2021.The left implant was intact.On 7/27/2021, the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.On 8/5/2021 , mentor conducted a visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the sx mpp gel 800c breast implant had a tear within parallel lines of shell wear on the posterior aspect, measuring approximately 0.3 cm.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and no more leak sites were detected during the analysis.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.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.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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Mentor received additional event information that the patient experienced bilateral implant rupture postoperatively.Rupture was confirmed by sonogram.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2021.This medwatch report is for the right-sided implant.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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