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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3543207MC |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
12/06/2020
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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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Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the sx mod classic gel, 320cc returned device.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, capsules, and effusion to pathology for examination.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 is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture.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 a breast augmentation revision with two 320cc textured mentor memorygel breast implant experienced right sided capsular contracture, baker grade unknown and left-sided implant rupture postoperatively.The patient reported discomfort near the left underarm, and rupture was confirmed by mammogram and ultrasound.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2021.This report is for the right side device.
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