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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Catalog Number |
SMHX230 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hematoma (1884)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Mentor evaluated a photo of the explanted device.Photo evaluation summary: during visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Hematoma is a collection of blood within the space around the implant.Symptoms from hematoma may include swelling, pain, and bruising.If a hematoma occurs, it will most likely occur soon after surgery; however, it can occur at anytime, such as after an injury to the breast.Small hematomas may be absorbed by the body, while others may require surgery for drainage.Hematoma is a known complication associated with this procedure and is referenced in our product insert data sheet.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.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. reason for device explant and/or reoperation: implant site hematoma.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation surgery with a 230cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant.Post-operatively, the patient experienced a hematoma in her left breast, which was confirmed by a medical professional.As a result, the patient underwent removal surgery on an undisclosed date.Several follow-ups have been conducted, and no additional information has been received.If more information becomes available, mentor will submit a supplemental report accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On january 22, 2024, mentor received the device for evaluation as well as additional information.Patient identifier was added.Date of explant was added as november 02, 2023.On january 24, 2024, mentor completed a visual inspection of the returned device.Device evaluation summary: during visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Hematoma is a collection of blood within the space around the implant.Symptoms from hematoma may include swelling, pain, and bruising.If a hematoma occurs, it will most likely occur soon after surgery; however, it can occur at anytime, such as after an injury to the breast.Small hematomas may be absorbed by the body, while others may require surgery for drainage.Hematoma is a known complication associated with this procedure and is referenced in our product insert data sheet.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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