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It was reported that a patient underwent breast prosthesis implantation surgery with two 595cc mentor memorygel breast implants.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with bilateral breast ptosis, right breast encapsulation, breast pain, and bilateral breast implant ruptures.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral capsulectomy, mastopexy and bilateral breast implant removal on (b)(6) 2023.This medwatch form is for the left breast prosthesis.
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Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the sm mod classic gel, 595cc breast implant was found to be ruptured.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear on the anterior view, measuring approximately 3.1 cm.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.The cause of the rupture in the remaining area of the tear could not be identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Capa activity was not required.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: material rupture, ptosis.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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