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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, INFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SALINE
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| Catalog Number |
3502500 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); Seroma (2069); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446); Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA ALCL) (4549)
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| Date of Event |
10/06/2025
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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 implanted with a 500cc mentor smooth round moderate plus profile saline breast prosthesis experienced capsular contracture, deflation, wound infection, and a late onset seroma on the left side post-operatively.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.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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The mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Mentor also became aware that the patient was diagnosed with suspected left-sided bia-alcl (breast implant associated large cell lymphoma).Per the information provided, the patient experienced a left-sided breast implant deflation, accompanied by an "infectious process" and a seroma.Breast implant removal surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2025.Samples of the fluid were collected and sent for further testing.In addition, there was "a cytological process, including the possibility of anaplastic large cell lymphoma, given the history of silicone implants.No further details have been provided at the time of this review.The file will be re-reviewed if additional information is received at a later date.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted visual inspection, leak testing and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant had a crease/fold on the posterior view extending to the anterior view.Leak testing was performed, according to mentor procedure, and it identified a tear within the crease/fold in the posterior view, measuring approximately 0.1 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and no instrument damage was identified.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.Infection, manifested by swelling, tenderness, pain and fever, may appear in the immediate postoperative period or at any time after insertion of the implant.In the absence of classic symptoms, subacute or chronic infections may be difficult to diagnose.If infection does not subside promptly with the appropriate treatment, removal of the implant is indicated.Infection is a known complication associated with any surgery.Per a database query, this is the only reported complaint of infection against this lot number.The mentor microbiology department has provided information on the sterility lot for the implanted device indicating that it met all sterilization parameters required to provide a 10e-6 sterility assurance level prior to release for distribution.Product evaluation concluded the reported infection occurred from a source other than the device.Infection is a known complication associated with any surgery and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.` a seroma is a build-up of fluid around the implant.Symptoms from a seroma may include swelling, pain, and bruising.A seroma may occur soon after surgery, or any time later on, which would be referred to as a late seroma.While the body may absorb seromas, some may require surgery for drainage.You should consider the possibility of bia-alcl when a patient presents with late onset, persistent peri-implant seroma.In some cases, patients presented with capsular contracture or masses adjacent to the breast implant.When testing for bia-alcl, collect fresh seroma fluid and representative portions of the capsule, and sent to a laboratory with appropriate expertise for pathology test to rule out alcl, including immunohistochemistry testing for cd30 and alk (anaplastic lymphoma kinase).If your patient is diagnosed with peri-implant bia-alcl, develop an individualized treatment plan in coordination with a multidisciplinary care team.The national comprehensive cancer network (nccn) recommends surgical treatment that includes implant removal and complete capsulectomy ipsilaterally as well as contralaterally, where applicable.Report all confirmed cases of bia-alcl to the fda (https://www.Fda.Gov/safety/medwatch).Fda also recommends reporting cases of bia-alcl to the profile registry (https://www.Thepsf.Org/research/clinical-impact/profile.Htm) where you can submit more comprehensive data.Lastly, please notify mentor, because as the device manufacturer, we are collecting data on these cases as well.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 7756724).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, 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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