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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3544375
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 01/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation primary with mentor memorygel breast implants 375cc and experienced bilateral rupture post-operatively, which was confirmed via ultrasound.As a result, the patient underwent removal on (b)(6) 2024.This report is for the right breast prosthesis.See manufacturer report number 1645337-2024-01270 for contralateral side.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 siltex hpg, 375cc breast implant was found to have a tear on the anterior view extending to the posterior view measuring approximately 10.2 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear on the posterior view, measuring less than 0.1 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.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL 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 Key19169039
Report Number1645337-2024-04827
Device Sequence Number15438448
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001072
UDI-Public00081317001072
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2015
Device Explanted Year2024
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date10/29/2020
Device Catalogue Number3544375
Device Lot Number6991961
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/21/2024
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/09/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/23/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/30/2015
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 Age42 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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