| Model Number |
3341002 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); Cyst(s) (1800)
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| Date of Event |
05/07/2015
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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 (b)(6) caucasian female patient who underwent breast augmentation revision surgery with two 225cc mentor memoryshape breast implants experienced bilateral capsular contracture baker grade unknown and breast cyst post procedure.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.This medwatch form is for the left breast prosthesis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On july 17, 2022, mentor became aware that patient had an explantation on (b)(6) 2022.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture baker grade unknown and breast cyst.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On september 20, 2022, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on oct 9, 2022.Device evaluation summary: 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¿ mh 225cc returned device.Mentor concluded that the capsular contracture in the patient´s breast resulted from 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 always to submit breast implants, capsules, and outflow to pathology for examination.A breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac within the breast.One breast can have one or more breast cysts.They are often described as round or oval lumps with distinct edges.Breast cysts usually and typically do not require treatment, but they can be drained using fine needle aspiration if the cyst is large or uncomfortable.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2022, mentor became aware that patient experienced capsular contracture baker grade iii.Patient was replaced with two 225cc mentor breast implants.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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