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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 THPX455
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 455cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant ruptured, intra-operatively.The implant was cleaned with a solution and the surgeon squeezed with funnel to insert to the patient but it ruptured before being in contact with the patient.There was no adverse event or patient consequence reported.
 
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: n/a.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).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On april 15, 2025, mentor received additional information which indicated that following devices were implanted in place of the ruptured implant: (left) 455cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant catalog: thpx455 lot: 9997306 sn: (b)(6) and (right) 455cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant catalog: thpx455 lot: 8460992 sn: (b)(6).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On may 19, 2025, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On may 29, 2025, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned device determined that the breast implant had a tear on the anterior view, measuring approximately 9.5 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear, measuring approximately 0.5 cm.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.The cause of the rupture in the remaining area of the tear could not be identified.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.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.
 
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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 Key21710185
Report Number1645337-2025-03290
Device Sequence Number10071518
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317025726
UDI-Public(01)00081317025726(17)290929(10)9997306
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateGA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
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? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue NumberTHPX455
Device Lot Number9997306
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 03/03/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/15/2025
05/19/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/27/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/06/2025
05/30/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/01/2024
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
Patient SexUnknown
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