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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Catalog Number |
3544425 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Local Reaction (2035)
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| Date of Event |
10/01/2025
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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 patient underwent a breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 425cc mentor memorygel breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient reported experiencing pain and swelling of the right breast with a leaking right implant.Magnetic resonance imaging was conducted and results indicated fluid accumulation in the right armpit/pectoralis area.A consultation with a medical professional has yet to be conducted.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.Follow-ups are pending.If more information becomes available, mentor will submit a supplemental report accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On november 19, 2025, mentor was notified that the patient was scheduled for implant removal/revision in december.Date of explantation: (b)(6) 2025.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture, local reaction 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On january 28, 2026, mentor was provided with the following information: date of event: (b)(6) 2025.Date of explantation: (b)(6) 2025.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On march 03, 2026, the mentor analysis lab received the suspect medical device for evaluation.On march 10, 2026, mentor completed an evaluation on the returned device.Device evaluation: mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant was found to have a tear on the junction between the shell and patch of the posterior view.In addition, the breast implant was received in two (2) parts and the patch was completely separated.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: rupture can occur at any time after implantation but is more likely to occur the longer the implant is implanted.The following may cause implant to rupture: 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.Swelling is a temporary normal post-operative condition.Depending on presentation, delayed swelling may require additional work-up by the surgeon.Swelling is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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