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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number SMHX545
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 08/30/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: left breast capsular contracture.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).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient who underwent a breast augmentation revision procedure with mentor memorygel xtra breast implant 545cc gel breast prostheses developed baker grade iii capsular contracture in her left breast post implantation.Additionally, the patient developed bilateral nipple scar indentation.As a result, on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent unilateral explantation of the left breast prosthesis and it was replaced with a mentor memorygel xtra breast implant 545cc gel breast prosthesis.Additionally, the patient underwent a surgical intervention to revise the right breast nipple scar.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date for the patient¿s right breast prosthesis.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s left breast prosthesis.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 13-nov-2023, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On 16-nov-2023, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported, the patient developed capsular contracture.The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.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.It should be noted that as part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Since no malfunction was observed during the investigation, no corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 11-mar-2024, mentor received additional information about the event.The patient developed baker grade iii-iv capsular contracture in her right breast post implantation.As a result, the patient underwent unilateral explantation and replacement with a mentor memorygel xtra breast implant 545cc gel breast prosthesis on (b)(6) 2024.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s left breast prosthesis.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA 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 Key18102457
Report Number1645337-2023-13307
Device Sequence Number6004138
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier10081317027895
UDI-Public10081317027895
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2022
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/21/2026
Device Catalogue NumberSMHX545
Device Lot Number9541814
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/19/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/13/2023
03/11/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/09/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/27/2023
03/25/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured02/12/2021
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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