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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
TMPX295 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
02/09/2021
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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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Device evaluation of pictured device summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation :rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision surgery with a 295cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant experienced left sided rupture post procedure.As a result, patient had an explantation on (b)(6) 2021.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On october 18, 2021, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on november 17, 2021.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the siltex mod+prof xtra 295cc breast implant was found to have a tear on the anterior view, measuring approximately 6.9 cm.A microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: rupture can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.The following things may cause the implant to rupture: damage by surgical instruments; stressing the implant during implantation and weakening it; folding or wrinkling of the implant shell; excessive force to the chest (e.G.During closed capsulotomy); trauma; compression during mammographic imaging; and severe capsular contracture.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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