| Model Number |
3544250 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
11/15/2021
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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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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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient, who's undergone breast augmentation revision with a 250cc mentor memorygel breast implant on the left breast, suffered breast capsular contracture (baker grade iv), post-procedure.The breast was characterized by stiffness and pain.As a result, the patient underwent implant removal and replacement with a 250cc mentor memorygel breast implant (catalog: 3544250 lot: 9547985 sn: (b)(4)) on (b)(6) 2021.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On march 10, 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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On april 5, 2022, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the siltex hpg, 250cc breast implant was found to have an area of missing material on the anterior view, measuring approximately 0.7 cm x 0.5 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in the whole area of the tear.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.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.As part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.
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