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It was reported that a patient who underwent a primary breast augmentation procedure with a mentor memorygel boost breast implant 435cc gel breast prosthesis developed pain and a burning sensation in the left breast post implantation.The device is sitting on the ribcage and the patient¿s ribs hurt.Additionally, it was reported that the muscle has ripped.As a result, the patient is scheduled to undergo explantation on (b)(6) 2024.
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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: pain, burning sensation.D6b explantation date: on (b)(6) 2024.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).
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