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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3341252
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 08/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with mentor memoryshape breast implant.Post-operatively, the patient experienced a rupture of her left prosthesis, which was confirmed during a mammogram.As a result, the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2023.
 
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.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).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On october 03, 2023, mentor evaluated a photo of the explanted device.Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device couldn´t be analyzed according to our procedures.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On october 06, 2023, mentor received the device for evaluation.On october 15, 2023, mentor completed a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Device evaluation summary: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the breast implant was found to be ruptured and received in two (2) parts.A microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the rupture could not be 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 the 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE 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 Key17767948
Report Number1645337-2023-11014
Device Sequence Number14993921
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317005216
UDI-Public00081317005216
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P060028
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2019
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
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 Date09/03/2023
Device Catalogue Number3341252
Device Lot Number7614527
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 08/28/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/03/2023
10/06/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/18/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/05/2023
10/18/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/04/2018
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 Age57 YR
Patient SexFemale
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