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

Catalog Number	3501501BC
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event	08/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient who underwent a breast augmentation procedure with a mentor memorygel breast implant 150cc gel breast prosthesis (left device) and a mentor memorygel breast implant 175cc gel breast prosthesis (right device) developed baker grade iii capsular contracture in both breasts post implantation.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral explantation on (b)(6) 2024.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s left breast prosthesis.
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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture.D4: udi: as the serial number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 07-oct-2024, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.The investigation was completed on a photo of the suspect medical device because the physical device has not been received by mentor.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported, the patient developed capsular contracture.Upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.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.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Since no malfunction was observed during the investigation, no corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 20-dec-2024, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On 30-dec-2024, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported, the patient developed capsular contracture.The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.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.Since no malfunction was observed during the investigation, no corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.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: 20380130
• Report Number: 1645337-2024-11663
• Device Sequence Number: 18166991
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317000228
• UDI-Public: 00081317000228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030053
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• 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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/30/2012
• Device Catalogue Number: 3501501BC
• Device Lot Number: 5763611
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024; 12/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2024; 12/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2007
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female