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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Model Number 3505240BC
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 05/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: n/a.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year old caucasian female patient, who's undergone breast augmentation revision with two 240cc mentor memorygel breast implants, suffered right breast capsular contracture (baker grade iii), post-procedure.The breast is characterized with soreness and hardness.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On may 16, 2022, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the smooth uhp 240cc returned device.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.A second product was received (7504520).No adverse events were reported for this concomitant (contralateral) device, therefore no further analysis is required.As part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.An analysis of the suspect medical device's photo was also completed on may 27, 2022: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2022, mentor became aware that the patient had undergone bilateral breast implant removal.On (b)(6) 2022, the mentor failure analysis lab 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.Mentor also became aware that the patient's date of explantation was on march 17, 2022.In addition, the patient underwent bilateral replacement with the following devices: (right) 350cc mentor memorygel breast implant catalog: 3505350bc lot: 9630373 sn:(b)(6) and (left) 350cc mentor memorygel breast implant catalog: 3505350bc lot: 9644553 sn: (b)(6).The patient's capsular contracture also became baker grade iv during the time of explantation.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture.
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
Manufacturer (Section G)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
Manufacturer Contact
gabriel alfageme
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
9497898687
MDR Report Key12866147
Report Number1645337-2021-13059
Device Sequence Number11733748
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317006886
UDI-Public00081317006886
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/02/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date12/22/2025
Device Model Number3505240BC
Device Catalogue Number3505240BC
Device Lot Number9526988
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/02/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/21/2022
05/16/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/23/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/12/2022
05/31/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/15/2020
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Other;
Patient Age37 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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