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On (b)(6) 2022, a photo of the device was received for evaluation.Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.On (b)(6) 2022, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, microscopic examination, and thickness measurement of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the smooth mod + prof xtra 605cc breast implant was found to be ruptured and received in two (2) parts.A microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.Therefore a thickness measurement was conducted on the shell at the tear, and the thickness was within manufacturing specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance's 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 an 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.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: rupture manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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It was reported that a 40-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast reconstruction revision with mentor memorygel xtra breast implants 605cc and experienced bilateral rupture post-operatively, which was confirmed via mri.As a result, the patient underwent removal on (b)(6) 2022.This report is for the right breast prosthesis.
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