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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 Codes Local Reaction (2035); Breast Discomfort/Pain (4504); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: rupture, fluid accumulation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) caucasian female patient who underwent an unknown breast reconstruction surgery with mentor memorygel, 600cc breast implant has experienced right-sided symptomatic rupture postoperatively.The ultrasound examination showed the rupture, its grown up 3 sizes, with pain.The fluid was aspirated for testing.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation completed on june 22 , 2022: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the siltex hpg, 600cc breast implant was found to be ruptured.As the authorization form for examination was not received the product evaluation lab couldn´t identify a conclusion due to the specific nature of this rupture.The evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.Although no conclusion could be reached 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 the 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).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information received on april 11, 2022 indicated that the fluid was aspirated for testing.Per correct coding, serious injury, breast pain, and implant site fluid collection replaced with local reaction, surgical intervention.Additional information received on april 25, 2022 indicated that the healthcare professional to confirmed right ruptured through physical examination - date of explantation set for (b)(6) 2022 for unilateral replacement.- patient does not have implant on the left side.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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.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
michelleann garcia
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
6465917981
MDR Report Key14167767
Report Number1645337-2022-04507
Device Sequence Number17609558
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001133
UDI-Public00081317001133
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2002
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup,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 Date11/30/2006
Device Model Number3544600
Device Catalogue Number3544600
Device Lot Number235491
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 03/31/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/11/2022
05/27/2022
06/22/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/21/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/26/2022
06/03/2022
06/27/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured11/01/2001
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 Other; Required Intervention;
Patient Age78 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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