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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 3547501
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 01/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 70-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast augmentation procedure with mentor memorygel breast implant 750cc gel breast prostheses that both ruptured post implantation.Bilateral rupture was diagnosed via mri.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s right breast prosthesis.
 
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: n/a.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 15-feb-2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On 20-feb-2023, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information received, the patient experienced a rupture in the breast implant.The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the breast implant was found to be ruptured.In addition, the device was received in two parts.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.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 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.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 20-jan-2023, mentor received additional information about the event.The patient underwent bilateral explantation and replacement with gel on (b)(6) 2023.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: breast prosthesis rupture.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
kate karberg
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
3035526892
MDR Report Key15681481
Report Number1645337-2022-13002
Device Sequence Number17753375
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317003939
UDI-Public00081317003939
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIN
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 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 Date03/26/2020
Device Model Number3547501
Device Catalogue Number3547501
Device Lot Number6916517
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 10/07/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/20/2023
02/15/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/27/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/30/2023
02/21/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured04/08/2015
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; Other;
Patient Age70 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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