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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND HIGH PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3503380 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a 380cc mentor smooth round high profile saline breast prosthesis would not completely deflate when they were trying to get the air out of the implant, pre-operatively.The doctor felt like there was a hole and was unsure whether it was on the fill tube or the implant.No adverse event was experienced by the patient.The surgeon used backup devices, and there were no reported patient consequences or procedural delays.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The mentor failure analysis lab 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.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On june 11, 2025, the product investigation was completed.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.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.During visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the sm hps dv 380cc breast implant.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and no leak sites were detected during the analysis.In addition, no leaks from the tubing were observed.The event described could not be confirmed as the breast implant was returned without detectable damage.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.
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