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An analysis of the suspect medical device¿s photo was completed.Investigation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.As the product involved in this complaint was discarded, the device couldn´t be analyzed according to our procedures.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.Granulomas are noncancerous nodules that are a common tissue reaction to the presence of a variety of foreign materials, such as silicone.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.The complaint device has been discarded.As a result, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and device malfunction cannot be confirmed.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: material rupture, granuloma.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).
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It was reported that a patient underwent breast augmentation revision with two 395cc mentor memoryshape breast implants.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed, via physical examination and mri, with bilateral breast implant ruptures.In addition, it is complicated by granuloma formation in the left axilla region.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral breast implant removal and replacement surgery on (b)(6) 2023.The replacement devices were: (left) 425cc mentor memorygel breast implant catalog: 3504254bc lot: 9884491 sn: (b)(6) and (right) 425cc mentor memorygel breast implant catalog: 3504254bc lot: 9634438 sn: (b)(6).This medwatch form is for the left breast prosthesis.
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