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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3507425MC
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Capsular Contracture (1761); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 01/30/2025
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: right rupture.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
It was reported that a 37-year-old caucasian female patient underwent primary breast augmentation with 425cc mentor memorygel breast implant and experienced breast implant rupture on her right side postoperatively; diagnosed after physical exam.The patient has consulted with the healthcare professional.As a result, the patient underwent replacement surgery on (b)(6) 2024.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On february 18, 2025, mentor became aware that the patient also experienced right side capsular contracture; baker grade iv in addition to right rupture and underwent bilateral replacement surgery with catalog number 350-7425mc; serial number (b)(6) on the left side, and with catalog number 350-7425mc; serial number (b)(6) on the right side on (b)(6) 2024.Clinical code "capsular contracture" has been added under field h6 on this form.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: right rupture, and capsular contracture; baker grade iv.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 4, 2024, mentor became aware that the device was discarded.Type of investigation under field h6 has been updated to "device discarded" on this form.The complaint device has been discarded.As a result, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and device malfunction cannot be confirmed.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 12, 2025, photo evaluation was completed as follows: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.As the product involved in this complaint was discarded, the device could not be analyzed according to our procedures.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.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: no corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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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 Key21374764
Report Number1645337-2025-01184
Device Sequence Number3826489
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317004202
UDI-Public(01)00081317004202(17)161231(10)6530500
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2014
Device Explanted Year2025
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date12/31/2016
Device Catalogue Number3507425MC
Device Lot Number6530500
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/30/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/18/2025
03/04/2025
03/12/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/13/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/20/2025
03/06/2025
03/14/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured12/08/2011
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 Age37 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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