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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number SMHX470
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 02/14/2025
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.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: capsular contracture.Date of explantation: (b)(6) 2025.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 470cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with bilateral baker grade iii capsular contracture of the breasts during an in-office visit with a medical professional.As a result, the patient was scheduled for breast implant removal on (b)(6) 2025.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On may 02, 2025, the mentor analysis lab received the suspect medical device for evaluation.On may 08, 2025, mentor completed an evaluation on the returned device.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the device.During visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on breast implant 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On june 24, 2025, mentor was notified that the patient underwent bilateral exchange with mentor gel implants during the revision surgery.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA 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 Key21633338
Report Number1645337-2025-02848
Device Sequence Number7536066
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier10081317027871
UDI-Public(01)10081317027871(17)280506(10)9905731
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOK
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted 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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue NumberSMHX470
Device Lot Number9905731
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/24/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/02/2025
06/24/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/18/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/14/2025
07/11/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured05/08/2023
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age55 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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