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The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the device.During visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the breast implant device.Asymmetry may be attributed to one or more of the following: contracture of the fibrous capsule, seroma or hematoma, development of postoperative breast dysplasia, unilateral discrepancy in muscle development, deflation of the implant, incorrect choice of implant shape or size, and surgical technique.Asymmetry is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.Implant displacement/migration may occur from improper implant sizing and/or placement, i.E., when the implant is too large or the pocket too small or when there has been inadequate preoperative assessment of stresses causing movement of the prosthesis.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: device migration.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 330cc mentor memorygel boost breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with left breast baker grade iii capsular contracture, right breast implant malposition, and lower pole stretching of the right side aggravating the asymmetry caused by the left contracture during a physical exam.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral breast implant removal and replacement with mentor memorygel boost breast implants on (b)(6) 2025.This report is for the right breast prosthesis.
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