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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Catalog Number |
3544800 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/29/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent breast augmentation revision with two 800cc mentor memorygel breast implants.Post-operatively, the patient suffered bilateral breast capsular contractures (baker grade unknown).As a result, the patient underwent bilateral breast implant removal and replacement surgery on (b)(6), 2023.During the surgery, serous fluid was identified on the right breast and the left breast implant was identified to have ruptured.Subsequently, the patient's implants were replaced with the following devices: (left) 775cc mentor memorygel boost breast implant catalog: shpb775 lot: 9938302 sn: (b)(6), and (right) 775cc mentor memorygel boost breast implant catalog: shpb775 lot: 9951806 sn: (b)(6).This medwatch form is for the right breast prosthesis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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: capsular contracture, serous fluid 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On (b)(6) 2024, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On (b)(6) 2024, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the siltex hpg, 800cc breast implant had an area of siltex cracking on the posterior view.In addition, a tear was noted within the siltex cracking, measuring approximately 0.2 cm.The evaluation determined that the possible cause of the rupture found 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.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.
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