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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3546001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
09/22/2021
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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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture/rupture.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 who underwent primary breast augmentation with 600cc mentor memorygel breast implants experienced bilateral rupture and bilateral capsular contracture post procedure.The left sided capsular contracture was baker grade iii and the right sided capsular contracture was baker grade ii.The ruptures were discovered through magnetic resonance imaging.As a result, bilateral prosthesis replacement was performed on (b)(6) 2021.See 1645337-2021-12066 for contralateral prosthesis report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the photograph provided was completed by the failure analysis lab on november 3, 2021.Device evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the images 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.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).
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