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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 3545501
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 06/01/2016
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.Mentor is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which mentor has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, mentor, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mentor, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: the patient has not undergone explantation or reoperation at this time.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 49-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 550cc mentor memorygel breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient reported her right breast was in severe pain and completely encapsulated.Her left breast doesn't feel normal, and she suspects the left breast implant is ruptured.She has consulted with a medical professional; however, no diagnoses have been provided.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.This report is for the right breast implant.Refer to manufacturing report number 1645337-2022-09386 for the contralateral event.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On august 15, 2022, mentor received a scheduled explantation date.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.Date of explantation: (b)(6) 2022.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 01, 2023, mentor was provided with an updated explantation date of (b)(6) 2023.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 31, 2023, mentor received additional information.The patient was diagnosed with baker grade iv capsular contracture of the right breast.The patient underwent bilateral removal and replacement with 700cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implants.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On april 18, 2023, the mentor analysis lab received the suspect medical device for evaluation.On april 25, 2023, mentor completed an evaluation on the returned device.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the device.During the visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the breast implant device.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.The american society of plastic surgeons recommends and encourages member surgeons to always submit breast implants, capsules, and effusion to pathology for examination.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 Key15214371
Report Number1645337-2022-09385
Device Sequence Number20328066
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317000938
UDI-Public00081317000938
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,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 Date11/30/2018
Device Model Number3545501
Device Catalogue Number3545501
Device Lot Number6776709
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 07/22/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/15/2022
03/01/2023
03/31/2023
04/18/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/11/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/01/2022
03/14/2023
04/14/2023
05/04/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/30/2013
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 Other; Required Intervention;
Patient Age49 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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