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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 3542757MC
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 08/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An analysis of the device's photo was completed: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.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.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: material rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a female patient, who's undergone breast augmentation revision with two 275cc mentor memorygel breast implants, suffered bilateral breast implant ruptures, post-procedure.The ruptures were diagnosed via an ultrasound examination.As a result, the patient bilateral removal and replacement on (b)(6) 2021.The replacement devices were: (left) 190cc mentor memorygel breast implant catalog: 3507190mc lot: 9594306 sn: (b)(4) and (right) 190cc mentor memorygel breast implant catalog: 3507190mc lot: 9594306 sn: 9594306-004.This medwatch form is for the left breast prosthesis.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On december 7, 2021, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On december 27, 2021, 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.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the sx mod classic gel 275cc breast implant had an area of siltex cracking on the posterior view.Additionally, a tear with a length of 0.3 cm was observed within the siltex cracking area.The evaluation determined that the cause of the rupture was consistent with normal wear.Siltex cracking is defined as a material separation occurring in the siltex layer and can eventually progress through the shell of siltex devices.Siltex cracking is ultimately a result of high stress.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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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 Key12929054
Report Number1645337-2021-13442
Device Sequence Number14856720
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317004387
UDI-Public00081317004387
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryKS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2013
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/07/2021
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date05/31/2017
Device Model Number3542757MC
Device Catalogue Number3542757MC
Device Lot Number6592277
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/07/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/07/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/07/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/03/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/30/2021
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured05/24/2012
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;
Patient Age52 YR
Patient SexFemale
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