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

Catalog Number	3507595MC
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Capsular Contracture (1761); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	12/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 595cc mentor memorygel breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient reported experiencing a ruptured left breast implant which has confirmed using mammogram, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.A consultation with a medical professional has yet to be conducted.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.Several follow-ups have been conducted, and no additional information has been received.If more information becomes available, mentor will submit a supplemental report accordingly.
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.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: the patient has not undergone explantation or reoperation at this time.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On november 17, 2025, mentor was notified that in addition to the rupture, the patient was diagnosed with left breast baker grade iv capsular contracture during a physical exam.As a result, she was scheduled for implant removal.Date of explantation: (b)(6) 2025.On november 20, 2025, mentor was provided with an updated event date.Date of event: (b)(6) 2024.On december 03, 2025, mentor was notified that the patient underwent bilateral exchange with mentor gel implants during the revision surgery.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture, capsular contracture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On december 27, 2025, the mentor analysis lab received the suspect medical device for evaluation.On january 04, 2026, mentor completed an evaluation on the returned device.Device evaluation: mentor conducted a visual inspection, microscopic examination, thickness measurement, and mechanical testing of the device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant was found to be ruptured.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.Therefore, a thickness measurement was conducted on the shell at the tear, and the thickness was within manufacturing specifications.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 it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.The following things may cause implant to rupture: damage by surgical instruments; 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.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.Mechanical testing was conducted on the complaint sample including tension set to evaluate the residual elongation, joint strength to examine the ability of the shell/patch bond to withstand stress while the shell material adjacent to the bond is elongated, and tensile/elongation to measure the inherent material behavior.All testing results met or exceeded the international standards.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MENTOR MEMORYGEL 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 Key: 21154937
• Report Number: 1645337-2025-00441
• Device Sequence Number: 9088569
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317004264
• UDI-Public: (01)00081317004264(17)211209(10)7406049
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030053
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• 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 Date: 12/09/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 3507595MC
• Device Lot Number: 7406049
• 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: 12/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2025; 12/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025; 01/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/12/2016
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 37 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Hispanic
• Patient Race: White