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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 3544600
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 12/20/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The mentor failure analysis lab has 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.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: right-sided rupture manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast surgery with two 600cc mentor memorygel breast implant prostheses and experienced bilateral rupture postoperatively.The patient experienced a bump in her right breast, and mammogram performed on (b)(6) 2022 indicated right-sided rupture.The patient had a consultation with a healthcare professional on (b)(6) 2022, and a pre-operative consultation on (b)(6) 2022.The diagnosis was confirmed based on physical examination.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral removal without replacement on (b)(6) 2022.Upon explantation, bilateral rupture was observed.This report is for the right-sided prosthesis.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2022, the investigation on the suspected medical device was completed.On (b)(6) 2022, it was found that d.9.Fields on the initial report were not filled in correctly.Investigation summary : mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed a tear on the union between shell and patch.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: rupture can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.The following things may cause implant to rupture: damage by surgical instruments; stressing the implant during implantation and weakening it; folding or wrinkling of the implant shell; excessive force to the chest (e.G.During closed capsulotomy); trauma; compression during mammographic imaging; and severe capsular contracture.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.As part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).The relevant fields have been updated.
 
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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 Key13878332
Report Number1645337-2022-03227
Device Sequence Number4520214
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001133
UDI-Public00081317001133
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date10/19/2020
Device Model Number3544600
Device Catalogue Number3544600
Device Lot Number6987222
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/17/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/25/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/24/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/25/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/20/2015
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 Age35 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight73 KG
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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