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It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation surgery with implantation of a 425cc mentor memorygel breast implant prosthesis.Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with a ruptured left implant using magnetic resonance imaging after noticing an abnormal shape to the left breast.During a physical exam, the implants were noted to have dropped and bottomed out.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral exchange with mentor gel implants on (b)(6) 2026.This report is for the right breast prosthesis. .
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The product was returned to mentor for evaluation, where a thorough investigation was conducted.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.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.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: migration.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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