| Model Number |
3546001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); Local Reaction (2035); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Impaired Healing (2378); Swollen Lymph Nodes/Glands (4432)
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| Date of Event |
07/26/2021
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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: rupture.Future explant date: (b)(6) 2021.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 african american female who had 600cc mentor memorygel breast implants placed experienced bilateral rupture post procedure.The left sided device was replaced with a new had 600cc mentor memorygel breast implant due to rupture in (b)(6) 2020.The right implant was found to be ruptured on (b)(6) 2021.This implant is scheduled for explant on (b)(6) 2021.This report relates to the right prosthesis.See 1645337-2021-12568 for contralateral prosthesis report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The impacted product was received by the failure analysis lab on march 14, 2022.The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on april 4, 2022.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the breast implant was found to be ruptured.As the authorization form for examination was not received the product evaluation lab couldn´t identify a conclusion due to the specific nature of this rupture.The evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received on april 14, 2022.In addition to the bilateral ruptures reported initially, the patient also experienced bilateral impaired wound healing, bilateral ptosis, bilateral local reaction, bilateral lymphadenopathy, right sided capsular contracture, right sided rupture, and left sided breast mass.The right sided rupture and bilateral local reaction was detected through magnetic resonance imaging.The presence of peri implant effusion was noted.The lymphadenopathy was noted through ultrasound which detected prominent lymph nodes.The ultrasound also detected a benign breast mass on the left side.This report relates to the right prosthesis.The bilateral rupture and bilateral wound healing relate to the left sided implant explanted on (b)(6) 2020.The bilateral ptosis, bilateral local reaction, bilateral lymphadenopathy, and left sided breast mass relate to the left sided implant placed on (b)(6) 2020.This device was reported under 1645337-2022-05238.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received on february 15, 2022.The explant date was clarified to be (b)(6) 2022.Additional information was received on march 4, 2022.Replacement with 525cc mentor memorygel breast implants was performed with explant.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received on november 16, 2021.The explant date was rescheduled to (b)(6) 2022.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device evaluation summary was updated on may 11, 2022.H6 (investigation findings) has been updated.The following analysis has been added: a microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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