| Catalog Number |
SMHX545 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
10/31/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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: rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation revision surgery with implantation of a 545cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with a ruptured left breast implant using ultrasound imaging.As a result, the patient underwent unilateral removal and replacement with a left-sided 545cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant on (b)(6) 2024.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On january 05, 2025, mentor completed an evaluation on an image that was provided of the suspect medical device.Upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed inside a plastic bag but no evidence of rupture was noted.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On january 29, 2025, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time. when the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Paperwork received with the device provided a patient identifier.Patient identifier: (b)(6).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On february 26, 2025 mentor completed an evaluation on the returned device.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant was ruptured.As the authorization form for examination was not received, the product evaluation lab could not reach a conclusion regarding the specific nature of the ruptures.The evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.Mentor also performed a manufacturing record evaluation related to the reported complaint for the finished device lot number.No manufacturing non-conformances were identified as part of this evaluation.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: rupture can occur at any time after implantation but is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.The following may cause implant to rupture: stressing the implant during implantation and weakening it; folding or wrinkling of the implant shell; excessive force to the chest (e.G.During closed capsulotomy); trauma; compression during mammographic imaging; and severe capsular contracture.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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