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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 3541158
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Seroma (2069); No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event 05/07/2019
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.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: material rupture.Concomitant products: 245cc mentor memory shape breast implant, catalog # 3541158, serial # (b)(4).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old female who underwent breast augmentation revision with a 245cc mentor memory shape breast implant experienced right sided rupture and accumulation of peri implant fluid creating a swollen appearance.These findings were discovered through magnetic resonance imaging.As a result, bilateral prosthesis replacement with 245cc mentor memory shape implants was performed.The fluid around the right breast was sent for testing with results unavailable at the time of this report.If additional information is made available in the future, a supplemental report will be submitted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on 6/26/2019.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported the patient experienced a rupture and seroma of the breast implant.During evaluation of the sample it appeared intact.Leak testing was performed in accordance with mentor procedures and no leak sites were detected.No additional anomalies were observed.Excessive postoperative accumulation and/or transient reaccumulation of fluid around an implant most likely occur soon after surgery; however, it can occur at any time.Symptoms from seroma may include swelling, pain, and bruising.While the body absorbs small hematomas and seromas, some will require surgery.Seromas presenting after the immediate post-operative period may require additional work-up by the surgeon.Rupture is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our product insert data sheet.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.Based on the information reported and/or the product investigation, there is no evidence that the issue is related with the manufacturing process.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE BREAST IMPLANT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
MDR Report Key8664870
Report Number1645337-2019-13125
Device Sequence Number284644
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317005445
UDI-Public00081317005445
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P060028
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2015
Device Explanted Year2019
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/07/2019
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date08/31/2018
Device Catalogue Number3541158
Device Lot Number6750185
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/24/2019
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/07/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/26/2019
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/03/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/03/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age75 YR
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