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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Model Number 3543407MC
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Capsular Contracture (1761); Pain (1994); Swollen Lymph Nodes/Glands (4432)
Date of Event 05/06/2019
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.It is unknown at this time if the device will be made available for return.As a result, 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: the patient has not undergone explantation or reoperation at this time.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(64) caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation revision with a mentor memorygel breast implant 340cc and experienced breast pain and device rupture on the right side.At the time of this report, mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On (b)(6) 2022, additional information was received indicating the explantation surgery is scheduled for (b)(6) 2022.The date of implantation was identified as (b)(6) 2013.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: breast pain, rupture manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On may 13 2022, additional information was received indicating the patient also experienced capsular contracture baker grade unknown on the right side and bilateral ptosis.The date of explantation was identified as (b)(6) 2022.This report is for the right breast prosthesis.On may 20 2022, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On jun 5 2022, an evaluation of a photo of the device was completed.Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the implant was observed ruptured.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.On jun 6 2022, the physical device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted visual inspection and leak testing of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the gsx mod classic gel, 340cc breast implant had parallel lines of shell wear on the anterior aspect.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it identified a tear within an area of shell abrasion on the posterior view, measuring approximately 0.3 cm.No additional leaks were detected during the leak testing.The evaluation determined that the cause of the rupture was consistent with normal wear.Shell abrasion suggests in-vivo folding or creasing of the device.This may be the result of the following factors: continuous and sustained stresses to the device such as too small breast pocket and folding or wrinkling of the shell in the breast pocket.In some cases, the breast implants may also wear out over time.Mentor concluded that the capsular contracture in the patient´s breast was the result of the body´s individual physiological response to the implantation of a foreign object in soft tissue.Capsular contracture is a known complication associated with these devices and is referenced in our current product insert data sheet.It should be noted that as part of the mentor¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On jun 10, 2022, additional information was received indicating the patient also experienced lymphadenopathy on the right side.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
Manufacturer (Section G)
MENTOR TEXAS
3041 skyway circle north
irving TX 75038
Manufacturer Contact
gabriel alfageme
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
949789-8687
MDR Report Key8689274
Report Number1645337-2019-13648
Device Sequence Number2358837
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317004417
UDI-Public00081317004417
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2013
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 05/14/2019
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 Date11/30/2018
Device Model Number3543407MC
Device Catalogue Number3543407MC
Device Lot Number6782311
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/14/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/22/2022
05/13/2022
06/10/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/11/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/20/2022
06/09/2022
07/01/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured11/19/2013
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other; Required Intervention;
Patient Age60 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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