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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 3501754BC
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 11/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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, asymmetry, and deformity.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old caucasian female patient underwent breast reconstruction surgery with a 175cc mentor memorygel breast implant on one side, and with a 275cc mentor memorygel breast implant on the other side at an unknown date, and experienced bilateral capsular contracture, asymmetry, and deformity.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral explantation and replacement with catalog number 3502754bc; serial number (b)(4) on the left side, and with catalog number 3501754bc; serial number (b)(4) on the right side on (b)(6) 2021.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s side implanted with 175cc mentor memorygel breast implant.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On january 18, 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.Per paperwork received with the device, the side implanted with 175cc mentor memorygel breast implant was right, and the side implanted with 275cc mentor memorygel breast implant was left.Hence, this supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s right side.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2022, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the smooth hpg, 175cc 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.As part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s right side.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 Key13236304
Report Number1645337-2022-00129
Device Sequence Number11832271
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317000419
UDI-Public00081317000419
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateAZ
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
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 Date03/31/2017
Device Model Number3501754BC
Device Catalogue Number3501754BC
Device Lot Number6560869
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/18/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/20/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/18/2022
02/01/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/12/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/31/2022
02/02/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/09/2012
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 Age62 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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