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Mentor Texas MENTOR MemoryGel Breast Implant; Prosthesis, breast, noninflatable, internal, silicone gel-filled
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| Catalog Number |
3505480BC |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Capsular Contracture (1761); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/06/2026
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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 with mentor memorygel breast implants experienced rupture on the left side post-operatively, which was confirmed during a physical exam.As a result, the patient underwent device removal and replacement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On aug 24, 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.Additional information was received with the device indicating the patient also experienced capsular contracture baker grade unknown.Manufacturer¿s reference number:
(b)(4).
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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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation:
rupture
manufacturer¿s reference number:
(b)(4).
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