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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 3541907MC
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 04/16/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 48-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast surgery with a 190cc mentor memorygel breast implant and experienced a rupture on the left side post-operatively, which was diagnosed with a mammogram.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2022.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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.Explantation date: (b)(6) 2022.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On november 07, 2022, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.On november 11, 2022, the evaluation for the device was completed.Device evaluation summary: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the sx mod classic gel, 190cc breast implant had a tear on the posterior view, measuring approximately 2.1 cm.Additionally an area of siltex cracking was noted on the edge of the tear.The evaluation determined that the cause of the rupture is consistent with normal wear.Siltex cracking is defined as a material separation occurring in the siltex layer and can eventually progress through the shell of siltex devices.Siltex cracking is ultimately a result of high stresses.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On july 20, 2022, mentor received additional information regarding the date of event.The date of event has been updated to (b)(6) 2022 in section b3 of this report.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
646591-7981
MDR Report Key15008452
Report Number1645337-2022-08236
Device Sequence Number15158372
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317004349
UDI-Public00081317004349
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2014
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date12/31/2018
Device Model Number3541907MC
Device Catalogue Number3541907MC
Device Lot Number6786091
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 06/21/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/20/2022
11/07/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/13/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/08/2022
11/28/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/09/2013
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 Age48 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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