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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Catalog Number |
3507004BC |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
07/09/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The mentor failure analysis lab has 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.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: right breast prosthesis rupture, left breast prosthesis displacement and ptosis.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a breast reconstruction revision procedure with mentor memorygel breast implant gel breast prostheses when the right breast prosthesis ruptured post implantation.Right breast prosthesis rupture was diagnosed via mri.Additionally, the patient developed some ptosis in the left breast, and the left breast prosthesis was displaced inferiorly and laterally.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral explantation and replacement with allergan gel breast prostheses.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s left breast prosthesis.Refer to manufacturer report number 1645337-2025-11757 for the report for the patient¿s right breast prosthesis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 21-jan-2026, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported, the patient experienced an implant displacement inferiorly and laterally and ptosis.The product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.During visual evaluation, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Implant displacement/migration may occur from improper implant sizing and/or placement, i.E., when the implant is too large or the pocket too small or when there has been inadequate preoperative assessment of stresses causing movement of the prosthesis.Implant displacement/migration is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.Some breast ptosis is a normal component of the mature breast.Ptosis becomes undesirable when the breast parenchyma predominates below the areola, droops considerably below the inframammary fold and the nipple points downward.Augmentation alone, without consideration of the ptosis can produce a less than desirable cosmetic result known as a ""rock in sock"" deformity or an increased ptotic appearance.Ptosis 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).
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