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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3501615 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
01/31/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient underwent revision breast augmentation with 150cc mentor smooth round moderate profile on both sides and experienced left side breast implant deflation, and right side capsular contracture; baker grade iii.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral replacement surgery with catalog number smpx240; serial number (b)(6) on the left side, and with catalog number smpx240; serial number (b)(6) on the right side on (b)(6) 2025.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed deflated.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device could not be analyzed according to our procedures.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.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: left deflation.D4: udi: as the lot, serial number, and expiration date for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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 november 4, 2025, device evaluation was completed as follows: mentor conducted visual inspection, leak test and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned device did not show any apparent damage.Leak testing was performed, according to mentor procedure, and it identified a tear on the posterior aspect, measuring approximately 0.1 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in the whole area of the tear.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.Based on the information currently available, microscopic examination of the returned product indicates that the implant could have been damaged during or subsequent to implantation.The product insert data sheet cautions to not allow cautery devices or sharp instruments, such as scalpels, suture needles, hypodermic needles, hemostats, adson forceps or scissors to contact the device during the implantation or other surgical procedures.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.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On october 7, 2025, 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.Per information received with the device, patient's initials and date of birth have been added under fields a1 and a2 respectively.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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