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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3502251BC
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Contracture (1761)
Date of Event 10/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device could not be analyzed according to our procedures.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 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: since no malfunction was observed during the investigation.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).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient implanted with a 225cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant experienced capsular contracture backer grade 3 on the left side post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2025.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 have a tear from the posterior view extending to the anterior view, measuring approximately 3.5 cm.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 1.2 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.Mentor also performed a manufacturing record evaluation related to the reported complaint for the finished device lot number.No manufacturing non-conformances were identified as part of this evaluation.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.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).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL XTRA 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 Key23747098
Report Number1645337-2025-13608
Device Sequence Number5904438
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317000259
UDI-Public(01)00081317000259(17)290505(10)9990429
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryKS
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 Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number3502251BC
Device Lot Number9990429
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 11/17/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/28/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/08/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/17/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured05/07/2024
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 Required Intervention;
Patient Age48 YR
Patient SexFemale
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