| Catalog Number |
SMPB480 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Contracture (1761)
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| Date of Event |
07/28/2025
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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 59-year-old caucasian female patient underwent revision breast augmentation with 480cc mentor memorygel boost breast implant and experienced capsular contracture; baker grade iii on her left side; diagnosed after physical exam.The patient has consulted with the healthcare professional.As a result, the patient underwent replacement surgery with unknown gel devices on (b)(6)2026.
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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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: left capsular contracture; baker grade iii.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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On (b)(6) 2026, mentor became aware that the patient's left side implant was folded in the breast pocket due to contraction of the implant, and also mild lateral displacement of right implant was reported.Right device is still implanted and at the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date of the right side device.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.Right side displacement is being reported separately.Manufacturer¿s reference number
pc-(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device problem code wrinkles/ripples (post implant) replaced with shell irregularities (post implant) since information received on september 29, 2026 indicated ¿there was a defined fold in the left implant¿ and ¿i elected to replace the implant with a new implant given.The permanent fold of the implant¿ once the implant was removed from the patient.This supplemental medwatch report is for the patient¿s left-sided device.Manufacturer¿s reference number
(b)(4).
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