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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3542001 |
| 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 |
02/03/2021
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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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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.A photo of the device was returned for evaluation.Photo evaluation 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.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 underwent a breast augmentation primary with a mentor memorygel breast implant 200cc and experienced rupture on the right side post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with a mentor gel breast implant (catalog number 3502001bc) on (b)(6) 2021.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2021, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Additional information was received with the device indicating the patient identifier is k.B.R., and the patient's date of birth is (b)(6) 1986.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the sx mpp gel 200cc breast implant was found to have a tear on the anterior view measuring approximately 8.3 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear on the anterior view, measuring approximately 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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