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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
Catalog Number 3544251
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 08/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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).
 
Event or Problem Description
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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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 Key17886718
Report Number1645337-2023-11871
Device Sequence Number20664503
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317003885
UDI-Public00081317003885
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateID
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date12/31/2018
Device Catalogue Number3544251
Device Lot Number6789548
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer09/29/2023
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/20/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/06/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/16/2013
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 Age47 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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