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

Catalog Number	3542257
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Breast Discomfort/Pain (4504)
Date of Event	06/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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: the patient has not undergone explantation or reoperation at this time.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 225 mentor memorygel breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient experienced pain and asymmetry of the right breast.Subsequently, she was diagnosed with a ruptured right breast implant using computerized tomography imaging.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On december 18, 2024, mentor was notified that the explantation surgery was scheduled for (b)(6) 2025.Date of explantation: (b)(6) 2025.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.D4: udi: product made prior to udi compliance date.Udi not required.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture, breast pain, anisosmotic.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On may 19, 2025, mentor was notified that the explantation surgery was rescheduled.The patient was scheduled for bilateral removal and replacement with mentor breast implants on (b)(6) 2025.Date of explantation: on (b)(6) 2025.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On july 04, 2025, the mentor analysis lab received the suspect medical device for evaluation.On june 27, 2025, mentor completed an evaluation on the returned device.Device evaluation: mentor conducted visual inspection of the device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant had two tears (a and b) on the posterior view, both tears were found within an area of siltex cracking, measuring approximately 4.0 cm, and 0.5 cm, respectively.The evaluation determined that the possible cause of the ruptures (a and b) is 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.Most women undergoing augmentation or reconstruction with a mammary prosthesis will experience some pain postoperatively.While pain normally subsides in most women as they heal from surgery, it can become a chronic problem in other women.Chronic pain can be associated with a variety of factors.Surgeons should instruct their patients to inform them if there is significant pain or if pain persists.Pain is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.Asymmetry may be attributed to one or more of the following: contracture of the fibrous capsule, seroma or hematoma, development of postoperative breast dysplasia, unilateral discrepancy in muscle development, deflation of the implant, incorrect choice of implant shape or size, and surgical technique.Asymmetry is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• 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 Key: 19607343
• Report Number: 1645337-2024-07579
• Device Sequence Number: 6282260
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317000648
• UDI-Public: 00081317000648
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NE
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030053
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2000
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/25/2024

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 Date: 01/31/2005
• Device Catalogue Number: 3542257
• Device Lot Number: 205676
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2024; 05/19/2025; 06/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2025; 06/02/2025; 07/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2000
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White