| Model Number |
3341505 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female who underwent an unspecified breast surgery with a mentor memoryshape, 650cc silicone breast implant experienced left-sided asymmetry issue postoperatively.As a result, patient scheduled for removal on (b)(6) 2022.
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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: asymmetry issue.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received on february 8, 2022 indicated that the patient age at the time of event was 72 years old, ethnicity caucasian.Patient underwent replacement with natrelle silicone breast implant.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Suspect device received on (b)(6) 2022 device evaluation completed on (b)(6) 2022: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the mentor memoryshape¿ mm+ 650cc returned device.Asymmetry may be attributed to one or more of the following: contracture of the fibrous capsule, seroma or hematoma, development of postoperative breast dysplasia, unilateral discrepancy in muscle development, deflation of the implant, incorrect choice of implant shape or size, and surgical technique.Asymmetry is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.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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