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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 3544275
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 08/19/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
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: left rupture explantation date: (b)(6) 2023.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).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 61-year-old female patient underwent primary breast augmentation with 275cc mentor memorygel breast implant and experienced breast implant rupture on her left side postoperatively; diagnosed via ultrasound.The patient has consulted with the healthcare professional.As a result, the patient is scheduled for a replacement surgery on (b)(6) 2023.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 24, 2023, , the mentor failure analysis lab received two devices for evaluation, it cannot be determined which device is the suspect medical device for the reported rupture, since the two received products have the same volume engraved, both devices were found damaged per analysis findings.One of the evaluation is summarized below.The other device evaluation is being reported separately as right side rupture.Supplemental report will be submitted upon receipt of additional information.On march 29, 2023, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the siltex hpg, 275cc breast implant was found to be ruptured within siltex cracking on the edges of the rupture.A microscopic examination was performed and no instrument damage was observed at the edges of the rupture.The evaluation determined that the possible 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.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Capa activity was not required.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.Right side complication found upon analysis is being reported separately.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 Key16244230
Report Number1645337-2023-00760
Device Sequence Number12413617
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001034
UDI-Public00081317001034
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateKY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2005
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/25/2023
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 Date10/24/2009
Device Model Number3544275
Device Catalogue Number3544275
Device Lot Number5564639
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 01/12/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/24/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/25/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/31/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/25/2004
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 Age61 YR
Patient SexFemale
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