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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 3544250
Medical Device Problem Codes Material Rupture (1546); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 06/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2021, upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint received on (b)(6) 2021, the implant was observed ruptured.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device couldn¿t be analyzed according to our procedures.As part of mentors 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.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.Manufacturers reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a female patient underwent a breast augmentation revision with a mentor memorygel breast implant 250cc and suffered from a bilateral rupture.As a result, the patient had undergone removal and replacement with mentor memorygel breast implant 440cc on (b)(6) 2021.This medwatch is for the left side.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Suspect device received on (b)(6) 2021.Device evaluation completed on (b)(6) 2021: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual inspection of the returned sample determined that a tear was observed on the posterior view of the siltex hpg, 250cc breast implant, measuring approximately 6.1 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear on the posterior view, 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.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional information received with the device indicated that patient underwent bilateral replacements as follow: l/cat#: smpx440, sn#: (b)(6), r/ cat#: smpx440, sn#: (b)(6).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 Key12379679
Report Number1645337-2021-09624
Device Sequence Number3964399
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001027
UDI-Public00081317001027
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryKS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/05/2021
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 Date12/31/2015
Device Model Number3544250
Device Catalogue Number3544250
Device Lot Number6429729
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer09/21/2021
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/05/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/21/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/27/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/04/2021
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 Age31 YR
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