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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number SMPX490
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 09/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 46-year-old black or african american female patient underwent primary breast augmentation with 490cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant and experienced capsular contracture; baker grade iv on her right side postoperatively; diagnosed after physical exam.The patient has consulted with the healthcare professional.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
 
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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: as of now there is no information regarding the explant or reoperation.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 january 2, 2025, mentor became aware that the date of replacement surgery is (b)(6) 2025.Hence, following fields have been updated on this form: - is required intervention has been selected under section b; field b2.- fields d6b for explantation date is (b)(6) 2025.- field h6 health effect - impact code ¿device explantation¿ has been added.- field h6 type of investigation has been updated to "device not returned." reason for device explant and/or reoperation: right capsular contracture; baker grade iv.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On february 10, 2026, mentor became aware that the device was inadvertently discarded.Photos were received and will be evaluated.Once investigation is completed, supplemental report will be submitted.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On february 4, 2026, mentor became aware that the date of bilateral replacement surgery with catalog number smpx440; serial number (b)(6) on the left side and with catalog number smpx440; serial number (b)(6) on the right side on (b)(6) 2026.Fields d6b have been updated accordingly.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 8, 2026, photo evaluation was completed as follows: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint two devices are perceived and no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.As the product involved in this complaint was discarded, the device could not be analyzed according to our procedures.Regarding the reported capsular contracture condition, there are not enough details to determine the factors that may have caused this condition.Capsular contracture in the patient¿s breast might be the result of the body¿s individual physiological response to the implantation of a foreign object in soft tissue.Further, 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 according to approved specifications.Based on the results of this investigation, it was determined that the product met the manufacturing release criteria: 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).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA 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 Key20695578
Report Number1645337-2024-13265
Device Sequence Number3850960
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317025092
UDI-Public(01)00081317025092(17)281107(10)9981583
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateSC
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2024
Device Explanted Year2026
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,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 Catalogue NumberSMPX490
Device Lot Number9981583
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 10/31/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/02/2025
02/06/2026
02/10/2026
03/08/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/15/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/06/2025
02/09/2026
02/11/2026
03/09/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured11/30/2023
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 Other; Required Intervention;
Patient Age46 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceBlack Or African American
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