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

Catalog Number	3543757
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Capsular Contracture (1761); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	09/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent breast augmentation with two 375cc mentor memorygel breast implants.Post-operatively, the patient suffered autoimmune and generalized illness like symptoms, bilateral breast pain, right breast capsular contracture (baker grade iv), firmness, seroma and implant leakage.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral breast implant removal and replacement surgery on (b)(6) 2023.This medwatch form is for the right breast prosthesis.
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 is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: generalized illness, capsular contracture, material rupture.H6 health effect - clinical code e2402: generalized illness.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On november 1, 2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Mentor became aware that the implant did not have any lot number on the device.Since no lot number was provided, no manufacturing record evaluation could be performed.On november 6, 2023, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the gel siltex mod-rnd 375cc breast implant had an area of siltex cracking on the posterior view.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear within the siltex cracking, measuring approximately 0.9 cm.The evaluation determined that the possible cause of the rupture was 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.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, capsules, and effusion to pathology for examination.At present, there is no sufficient evidence to show an association between breast implants and generalized illness.(assessing the risks of breast implants and fda¿s vision for the national breast implant registry).As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.

• 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 Key: 18007782
• Report Number: 1645337-2023-12689
• Device Sequence Number: 6538046
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317000709
• UDI-Public: 00081317000709
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030053
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,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 Catalogue Number: 3543757
• Device Lot Number: 266017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/01/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White