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

Catalog Number	SMPB185
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event	12/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 (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 grade iv 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).
Event or Problem Description
A female patient who underwent primary breast augmentation with mentor memorygel, boost 185cc silicone prostheses developed bilateral capsular contracture grade iv, diagnosed through physical examination due to progressively worsening breast pain over several years.She reported severe, persistent pain in her neck, back, and breasts, exacerbated by arm movements, exercise, and daily activities, significantly impacting her quality of life despite conservative treatments, including nsaids and physical therapy.On (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent removal surgery to address capsular contracture, in hopes of alleviating her debilitating symptoms.This report relates to the right side.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information received on february 6, 2025, indicated that the patient underwent bilateral capsulectomy and bilateral replacements with unknown implants.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information received on february 7, 2025, indicated that patient replaced with as follow: l) ref: shpb440, sn: (b)(6), r) ref: shpb440, sn: (b)(6).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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation completed on february 20, 2025: 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 smo ro mod pro boost gel 185cc returned device.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.The american society of plastic surgeons recommends and encourages member surgeons to always submit breast implants, capsule, and effusion to pathology for examination.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MENTOR MEMORYGEL BOOST 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: 21286050
• Report Number: 1645337-2025-00959
• Device Sequence Number: 18115764
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317026815
• UDI-Public: (01)00081317026815(11)230927(17)280923(10)9965024
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030053
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• 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

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 Number: SMPB185
• Device Lot Number: 9965024
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2025; 02/07/2025; 02/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2025; 02/14/2025; 02/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2023
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White