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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 3507640MC
Medical Device Problem Codes Material Rupture (1546); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 06/01/2019
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) hispanic female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision surgery with two 595cc mentor memorygel breast implants experienced bilateral capsular contracture baker grade unknown on the left and baker grade iv on the right post procedure.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.This medwatch form is for the right breast prosthesis.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2021, mentor became aware that patient also experienced bilateral rupture post procedure.As a result, patient had an explantation on (b)(6) 2021.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: capsular contracture baker grade iv and rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation of the photographed device was completed by the failure analysis lab on (b)(6) 2022.Device evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device couldn´t be analyzed according to our procedures.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.As part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On february 16, 2022, the complaint device has been discarded.As a result, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and device malfunction cannot be confirmed.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
Manufacturer (Section G)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
Manufacturer Contact
gabriel alfageme
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
9497898687
MDR Report Key12543642
Report Number1645337-2021-10803
Device Sequence Number4291185
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317004271
UDI-Public00081317004271
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2013
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 09/07/2021
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 Date10/31/2017
Device Model Number3507640MC
Device Catalogue Number3507640MC
Device Lot Number6643622
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/07/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/23/2021
01/13/2022
02/16/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/28/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/12/2022
01/17/2022
03/15/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured10/11/2012
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other; Required Intervention;
Patient Age30 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityHispanic
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