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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Model Number |
3542007 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Calcium Deposits/Calcification (1758); Capsular Contracture (1761); Granuloma (1876); Local Reaction (2035); Wrinkling (2613); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
07/01/2021
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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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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: na.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 a breast augmentation revision with mentor memorygel, 200cc breast implant experienced right-sided rupture, granuloma, and wrinkling post procedure.The mri examination reported silicone in the lymph glands, and nipple was inverted.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.Note: (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received on november 9, 2021 stated that the mri examination findings confirmed bilateral local reactions, and ultrasounds examinations confirmed bilateral implant site calcifications.This report relates to the right prosthesis.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received on december 03, 2021 reported that the patient also suffers from aches, joint pain, malaise, fatigue, and, skin lesions.¿after clinical/secondary review of this file, it was decided to removed pc cutaneous deformity from the right side, pc local reaction from both sides, and added generalized illnesses to both sides.H6 health effect - clinical code e2402: generalized illnesses.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received on january 14 , 2022 indicated that the patient also experienced capsular contracture grade ii on the left side, and iv on the right.The patient reported that since four (4) years ago, she developed numerous systemic ailment including aches, joint pains, malaise, fatigue,and skin lesions.The mri examination confirmed right-sided rupture, leakage of silicone outside of the implant capsule and possibly into her axillary lymph nodes, and capsular contractures.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received on (b)(6) 2022 indicated that the patient scheduled for bilateral removal on (b)(6), 2022.Health care professional called mentor to confirm diagnosis.New information indicated that the patient is experiencing weight loss, swelling of hands, slow healing wounds and generalized (b)(6) 2021 that confirms suspected right implant failure with free silicon identified silicon laden right axillary lymph node.Mri of the breast for implants integrity evaluation is recommended.Mri 08/26/2021 confirms abnormal right breast implant with silicon laden right axillary lymph nodes and evidence for intracapsular rupture of patient implants.There is additionally minimal extra capsular silicon present.Also has a most recent 2022 scan available that confirms basically the same.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: generalized illnesses, capsular contracture grade iv, wound infection, symptomatic rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received on september 19, 2022 indicated that the patient underwent right-side total capsulectomy, and bilateral replacements with mentor memory gel smooth round moderate plus profile 175 cc silicone implants.Both implants were found to be ruptured.Left implant showed significant gel bleed.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Device evaluation completed on october 26, 2022: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the gel siltex mod-rnd 200cc was found to have a rupture between the patch and shell.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.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.At the present time, there is no sufficient evidence to show an association between breast implants and generalized illness (assessing the risks of breast implants and fda¿s vision for the national breast implant registry).Granulomas are noncancerous nodules that are a common tissue reaction to the presence of a variety of foreign materials, such as silicone.Infection, manifested by swelling, tenderness, pain, and fever, may appear in the immediate postoperative period or at any time after insertion of the implant.In the absence of classic symptoms, subacute or chronic infections may be difficult to diagnose.If the infection does not subside promptly with the appropriate treatment, removal of the implant is indicated.Infection is a known complication associated with any surgery.Product evaluation concluded the reported infection occurred from a source other than the device.Infection is a known complication associated with any surgery and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.It should be noted that 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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