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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3502475 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Paresthesia (4421)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2025
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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 31-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast augmentation with a 475cc mentor smooth round moderate plus profile saline breast prosthesis and experienced a deflation and paresthesia on the right side post-operatively, which was diagnosed with a physical exam.The patient had pressure but no pain.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2025.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Since the device has not been returned for analysis, 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: paresthesia and deflation.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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On november 12, 2025, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.On november 25, 2025, the evaluation for the device was completed.Device evaluation summary: visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant had a crease/fold on the anterior view.Leak testing was performed, according to mentor procedure, and it identified a tear within the crease/fold measuring approximately 0.4 cm.In addition, no more leak sites were observed.Microscopic examination was performed and striations were not found.The evaluation determined that the possible cause of the rupture is consistent with normal wear.Deflation can occur at any time after implantation, but it is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.Creating wrinkles or folds should be avoided during implantation or other procedures as it can result in a deflation in a later time.Breast implants may also simply wear out over time.Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as tingling, tickling, pricking, numbness or burning of a person's skin with no apparent physical cause.This includes increased or decreased sensitivity or sensation.The manifestation of a paresthesia may be transient or chronic.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, and that normal wear may have caused the observed defect.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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