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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 3543507
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Capsular Contracture (1761); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/01/2022
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.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: capsular contracture, implant site fluid collection, rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation revision surgery with 350cc mentor memorygel breast implants.Post-operatively, the patient experienced a rupture of her right prosthesis as well as fluid collection in her right breast, which were confirmed via magnetic resonance imaging.The patient¿s right breast was reported to be swollen.It was also reported that the patient experienced bilateral capsular contracture.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral removal surgery on (b)(6) 2022.It was reported that the patient was scheduled to be reimplanted on (b)(6) 2024.This report is for the right implant.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On june 28, 2024, mentor evaluated a hpoto of the explanted device.Video evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the video provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device couldn´t be analyzed according to our procedures.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was received on august 21, 2024.The patient had right mastopexy and placement of new mentor gel implants performed on (b)(6) 2024.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 Key19395441
Report Number1645337-2024-06270
Device Sequence Number7762591
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317000693
UDI-Public00081317000693
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2008
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date02/13/2011
Device Catalogue Number3543507
Device Lot Number5660572
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/01/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/28/2024
08/21/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/24/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/01/2024
09/10/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured02/14/2006
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 Age68 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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