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Mentor received the device for evaluation and completed a visual inspection of the returned device.Device evaluation summary: during visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the breast implant.Mentor concluded that the capsular contracture in the patient´s breast was the result of the body´s individual physiological response to the implantation of a foreign object in soft tissue.Capsular contracture is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.The american society of plastic surgeons recommends and encourages member surgeons to always submit breast implants, capsule, and effusion to pathology for examination.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: capsular contracture manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with 425cc mentor memorygel breast implants.Post-operatively, the patient experienced bilateral capsular contracture of an unspecified baker grade as well as a rupture of her right prosthesis, which were confirmed via mammogram and ultrasound.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with 425cc mentor memorygel breast implants on (b)(6) 2023.This report is for the left implant.Refer to manufacturing report number 1645337-2023-11093 for the contralateral event.
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