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

Catalog Number	3507275MC
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On april 8, 2026, 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 275cc mentor memorygel breast implant being used in a breast reconstruction procedure was found to be ruptured during the operation.No adverse event was experienced by the patient.The surgeon used a backup device, and there were no reported patient consequences or procedural delays.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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: n/a.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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 3, 2026, an analysis of the suspect medical device¿s photo was completed.Investigation summary: during visual evaluation of the image provided, some bubbles were observed in the gel.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device could not be analyzed according to our procedures.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.The shell wall of the implant is permeable to air, and trapped air can form bubbles with changes in pressure or temperature.When left by themselves with no changes in temperature or pressure, bubbles usually dissipate over time unless trapped by cured gel.Based on customer feedback and our complaints database, discrete bubbles do not persist in implanted devices, nor are they found in previously implanted devices.The presence of these bubbles is not known to compromise the performance of the device.Through our post-market surveillance process, we have not identified any patient harm associated with bubbles within implanted devices.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 Manufacturer Narrative
On may 7, 2026, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, microscopic examination and shell thickness of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned device revealed that the breast implant did not show any apparent damage.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and two tears were identified in the anterior aspect, ¿a¿ and ¿b¿, measuring approximately 0.3 cm and 0.1 cm respectively.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause for neither of the two tears could be identified.Therefore, a thickness measurement was conducted on the shell at both tears, and the thickness was within manufacturing specifications.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.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: it is possible to damage the implant during insertion.Ensure that excessive force is not applied to a very small area of the shell during insertion of the device through the incision.Instead, apply force over as large an area of the implant as possible.Avoid pushing the device into place with one or two fingers in a localized area, as this may create an area of weakness on the shell.In addition, an incision should be of appropriate length to accommodate the style, size, and profile of the implant.This will reduce the potential for creating excessive stress to the implant during insertion, and will avoid the risk of damage to the implant.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.

• Brand Name: MENTOR MEMORYGEL 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 Key: 24456355
• Report Number: 1645337-2026-02109
• Device Sequence Number: 21369528
• Product Code: FTR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317004134
• UDI-Public: (01)00081317004134(17)300418(10)2070497
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: P030053
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 3507275MC
• Device Lot Number: 2070497
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/01/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026; 04/08/2026; 05/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026; 04/27/2026; 05/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/21/2025
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown