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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BOOST BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number SMPB340
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Capsular Contracture (1761); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 06/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation revision surgery with implantation of a 340cc mentor memorygel boost breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with a ruptured left breast implant using magnetic resonance imaging.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.Follow-ups have been conducted, and no additional information has been received.If more information becomes available, mentor will submit a supplemental report accordingly.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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: the patient has not undergone explantation or reoperation at this time.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 july 14, 2025, mentor became aware information was incorrectly submitted in the initial report.Corrected data: h6 type of investigation: device not accessible for testing (b20).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On january 12, 2026, the mentor analysis lab received the suspect medical device for evaluation.On january 25, 2026, mentor completed an evaluation on the returned device.Device evaluation: mentor then conducted visual inspection and microscopic examination of the device.Visual analysis of the returned device determined that the breast implant was found to be ruptured.And received in two (2) parts.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear on the anterior view, measuring approximately 0.2 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.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On december 16, 2025, mentor received the following additional information: the patient also experienced left breast capsular contracture with pain in addition to to the rupture.No baker grade rating was provided.As a result, the patient underwent left-sided exchange with a mentor gel implant on (b)(6) 2025.Date of explantation: (b)(6) 2025.On december 30, 2025, mentor completed an evaluation on an image that was provided of the suspect medical device.Photo evaluation: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL BOOST 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
henry boden
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
9497882078
MDR Report Key22499680
Report Number1645337-2025-07717
Device Sequence Number17899752
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317026877
UDI-Public(01)00081317026877(17)280805(10)9939860
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2024
Device Explanted Year2025
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue NumberSMPB340
Device Lot Number9939860
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 06/24/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/14/2025
12/16/2025
01/12/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/14/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/14/2025
01/08/2026
01/27/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/07/2023
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 Other; Required Intervention;
Patient Age64 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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