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Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the smo ro mod pro boost gel 290cc breast implant.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Since no malfunction was observed during the investigation 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: unknown.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Two mentor memorygel boost breast implants were received by the mentor failure analysis lab under an unrelated complaint.The devices could not be associated with any existing complaints after multiple attempts for clarification.In the absence of clarifying information, it cannot be determined why this device was returned to mentor.However, the return of a prosthesis is characteristic of a removal and replacement surgery.As a result, this will be conservatively reported to fda.This report is for the second of two devices.
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