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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND MODERATE PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SILTEX ROUND MODERATE PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3542670
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 10/31/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation with saline mentor siltex round moderate profile breast implants and experienced bilateral deflation post-operatively, which was confirmed during a physical exam.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with similar devices on (b)(6) 2024.This report is for the right 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 is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.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.D4: udi: (01)gtin unavailable, product made prior to gtin compliance date.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On jan 22, 2025, it was noticed the previous report erroneously omitted the following information: 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On jan 11, 2025, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the sal siltex rnd diap pkg 425cc breast implant was found to have a tear on the posterior view measuring approximately 0.4 cm.Additionally, an area of silex cracking was observed on the edges of the tear.The evaluation determined that the possible cause of the rupture was consistent with normal wear.Siltex cracking is defined as a material separation occurring in the siltex layer and can eventually progress through the shell of siltex devices.Siltex cracking is ultimately a result of high stresses.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR SILTEX ROUND MODERATE PROFILE
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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 Key21070163
Report Number1645337-2025-00121
Device Sequence Number16991879
Product Code FWM
UDI-Device Identifier00081317001829
UDI-Public00081317001829
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P990075
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2004
Device Explanted Year2024
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date12/31/2007
Device Catalogue Number3542670
Device Lot Number271987
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 12/11/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/11/2025
01/22/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/03/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/21/2025
01/22/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/01/2003
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 Required Intervention;
Patient Age61 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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