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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3544250 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
06/11/2021
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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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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).
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Event or Problem Description
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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