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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 3542357MC
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 10/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 7283936 number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture baker grade iii manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a female patient who underwent breast augmentation surgery with a 235cc mentor memorygel breast implant experienced capsular contracture baker grade iii on an unspecified side post procedure.As a result, patient had an explantation on an unspecified date.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On april 6, 2022 the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.Patient's initials are (b)(6).Date of event is (b)(6) 2021.Date of explantation is (b)(6) 2021.The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on april 26, 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 sm mod classic gel, 340cc returned device.Infection, manifested by swelling, tenderness, pain, and fever, may appear in the immediate postoperative period or at any time after insertion of the implant.In the absence of classic symptoms, subacute or chronic infections may be difficult to diagnose.If the infection does not subside promptly with the appropriate treatment, removal of the implant is indicated.Infection is a known complication associated with any surgery.Per a database query, this is the only reported complaint of infection against this lot number.The mentor microbiology department has provided information on the sterility lot for the implanted device indicating that it met all sterilization parameters required to provide a 10e-6 sterility assurance level prior to release for distribution.Product evaluation concluded the reported infection occurred from a source other than the device.Infection is a known complication associated with any surgery 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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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 Key13913765
Report Number1645337-2022-03365
Device Sequence Number14469420
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317004363
UDI-Public00081317004363
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryKS
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 Foreign,Company Representative
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date01/20/2021
Device Model Number3542357MC
Device Catalogue Number3542357MC
Device Lot Number7283936
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 02/28/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/06/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/25/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/28/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured01/21/2016
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 SexFemale
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