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It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 245cc mentor memoryshape breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient received ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for a left breast mass involving the left axilla.Imaging identified a ruptured left implant and a left axillary silicone granuloma.However, pre-operative diagnosis from a medical professional stated as bilateral rupture.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral exchange with mentor gel implants on (b)(6) 2026.The left implant was confirmed ruptured and the right implant was observed without abnormalities.This report is for the right breast prosthesis. .
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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 is in progress. once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: suspect rupture.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:
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