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

Catalog Number	3506001BC
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Capsular Contracture (1761); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	06/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 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.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).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation revision procedure with a mentor memorygel breast implant 600cc gel breast prosthesis that ruptured post implantation.Rupture of the patient¿s left breast prosthesis was diagnosed via ultrasound.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 09-oct-2025, 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 15-dec-2025, mentor received additional information about the event.The patient is scheduled to undergo bilateral explantation and replacement with mentor gel breast prostheses on (b)(6) 2026.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: breast prosthesis rupture.D6b explantation date: (b)(6) 2026.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 16-feb-2026, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Additionally, an updated explantation date (b)(6) 2026) was reported.The patient¿s explanted breast prostheses were replaced with mentor memorygel breast implant gel breast prostheses.On 23-feb-2026, mentor completed its investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information received, the patient experienced a rupture in the breast implant.The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant was found to be ruptured.As the authorization form for examination was not received, the product evaluation lab could not reach a conclusion regarding the specific nature of the ruptures.The evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.Mentor also performed a manufacturing record evaluation related to the reported complaint for the finished device lot number.No manufacturing non-conformances related to the malfunction reported were identified.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: rupture can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.The following things may cause implant to rupture: damage by surgical instruments; stressing the implant during implantation and weakening it; folding or wrinkling of the implant shell; excessive force to the chest (e.G.During closed capsulotomy); trauma; compression during mammographic imaging; and severe capsular contracture.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.The contralateral device was also received (lot number 7373985).The patient did not report any issue with this device.Therefore, no further analysis of the contralateral device is required.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 12-apr-2026, mentor re-evaluated the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned device determined that the breast implant was found to be ruptured and the device was received in three 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 0.1 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 related to the malfunction reported were 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.The contralateral device was also received (lot number 7373985).The patient did not report any issue with this device.Therefore, no further analysis of the contralateral device is required.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 05-mar-2026, mentor received additional information about the event.The patient had developed baker grade iv capsular contracture in her left breast.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MENTOR MEMORYGEL 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 Key: 23074737
• Report Number: 1645337-2025-10281
• Device Sequence Number: 9738426
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317000365
• UDI-Public: (01)00081317000365(17)210905(10)7373985
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030053
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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,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 Expiration Date: 09/05/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 3506001BC
• Device Lot Number: 7373985
• 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: 08/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2025; 12/15/2025; 02/16/2026; 03/05/2026; 04/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2025; 01/05/2026; 03/05/2026; 03/30/2026; 04/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/06/2016
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 47 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Hispanic