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It was reported that a female patient underwent breast augmentation primary with mentor memorygel, 325cc silicone implants, subsequently the patient experienced left sided gel bleed.The report indicated that lymph nodes were not examined.The surgical pathology shows: pericapsular tissue with fibrosis and florid histiocytic response.Associated foreign body giant cell reaction and focal acute inflammation.As a result, the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2026.
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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: gel bleed.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number:
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