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Mentor Texas MENTOR MemoryGel Xtra Breast Implant; Prosthesis, breast, noninflatable, internal, silicone gel-filled
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| Catalog Number |
SMPX370 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Local Reaction (2035); Impaired Healing (2378)
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| Date of Event |
08/10/2026
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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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On initial evaluation, the patient had previously undergone breast augmentation with a mentor smooth round moderate profile 350 cc saline prosthesis.She subsequently developed symptoms consistent with implant rupture, including a local inflammatory reaction and impaired wound healing; mammography confirmed the suspected rupture.On (b)(6) 2026, the patient underwent bilateral breast augmentation revision with implant replacement (left implant: (b)(6), catalog/lot 2181500-026).During postoperative follow-up, the inferior aspect of the left breast demonstrated erythema, swelling, and delayed wound healing.On (b)(6) 2026, md performed revision wound repair of the left breast and identified a suspected rupture of the originally implanted device; the ruptured implant was removed and replaced at that time.
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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: symptomatic rupture, local reaction, impaired healing.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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