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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 3545320
Medical Device Problem Code Gel Leak (1267)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 08/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the breast implant.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and no areas of gel exposure were detected during the analysis.The event described could not be confirmed as the breast implant was returned without detectable gel exposure.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.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.No corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 6633487 number, and no non-conformances were identified.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: gel bleed / capsular contracture.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient who underwent primary breast augmentation with 320cc mentor memorygel breast implants experienced spontaneous right sided rupture post procedure, right granuloma, bilateral baker grade iii capsular contracture, and left sided gel bleed post procedure.These findings were demonstrated through magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.As a result, replacement with mentor gel was performed on (b)(6) 2024.The right sided issues were reported initially under 1645337-2024-14384.On (b)(6) 2025 mentor received additional information and initial awareness of bilateral issues.This report relates to the left prosthesis.
 
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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 Key21410093
Report Number1645337-2025-01651
Device Sequence Number21168345
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317007111
UDI-Public(01)00081317007111(17)170917(10)6633487
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 Year2015
Device Explanted Year2024
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
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 Date09/17/2017
Device Catalogue Number3545320
Device Lot Number6633487
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/17/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/06/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/19/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/18/2012
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 Age47 YR
Patient SexFemale
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