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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYSHAPE BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
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| Catalog Number |
3541158 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Seroma (2069); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
05/07/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Event or Problem Description
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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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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