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The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on november 14, 2024.Device evaluation summary: 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.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.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 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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It was reported that a patient who underwent primary breast augmentation with 225cc mentor memorygel breast implants experienced right sided rupture and bilateral capsular contracture accompanied by grade iii ptosis with the implants sitting high post procedure.As a result, replacement with mentor gel boost was performed on (b)(6), 2024.The rupture was discovered during explant.The right sided rupture was reported initially under (b)(4).On (b)(6), 2024 mentor received additional information and initial awareness of bilateral issues.This report is related to the left prosthesis.
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