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MENTOR TEXAS UNKNOWN SALINE IMPLANTS SMOOTH; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
UNK_SALINE IMPLANTS SMOOTH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
04/01/2024
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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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At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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.Since no lot number was provided, no manufacturing record evaluation review could be performed.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: the patient has not undergone explantation or reoperation at this time.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 primary with unspecified mentor saline breast implants and experienced bilateral deflation post-operatively, which was confirmed during a physical exam.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.This report is for the second of two devices.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On nov 1, 2024, additional information was received indicating the patient underwent removal and replacement with mentor saline devices on (b)(6) 2024.The patient also reportedly experienced capsular contracture baker grade ii on the left side.The impacted products were identified as mentor smooth round spectrum 225cc breast implants, catalog number 3501430.This report is for the left breast prosthesis.D4: udi: as the lot/serial number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On dec 1, 2024, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The impacted products were identified as unknown saline implants smooth.Device evaluation 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 breast implant had a crease/fold on the anterior view.In addition, a tear was found within the crease/fold, measuring approximately 1.3 cm.The evaluation determined that the possible cause of the rupture was consistent with normal wear.Deflation can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.Creating wrinkles or folds should be avoided during implantation or other procedures as it can result in deflation at a later time.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.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.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.(b)(4).
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