|
MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
|
Back to Search Results |
|
| Catalog Number |
3544200 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
|
| Date of Event |
05/22/2019
|
|
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.Since no lot number was provided, no manufacturing record evaluation review could be performed.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported that a (b)(6) caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation primary with a mentor memorygel breast implant 200cc breast implant and experienced rupture on the right side.The rupture was discovered during surgery and was explanted on (b)(6) 2019.The patient underwent removal and replacement with mentor memorygel breast implants 200cc, catalog number 3502001bc, serial number (b)(4) and (sides unknown).
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Device evaluation summary: during evaluation of the sample, it was noticed a tear measuring approximately 1.9 cm within another tear located the union between shell and patch.Additional testing was not performed to avoid compromise the device integrity.No other anomalies were discovered.Since the authorization for return and examination of medical device form was not signed and/or returned to mentor, mentor product analysis lab was precluded from further evaluating the device.Rupture, as indicated in the product insert data sheet (pids), is a known complication associated with mentor mammary prostheses.Causes of rupture of gel-filled implants include but are not limited to the following events: damage from surgical instruments, intraoperative or postoperative trauma, excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during normal, daily routines including customary and purposeful trauma to the breast.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.Complaint information will be included in complaint trending that is reviewed and monitor by quality assurance on a regular basis to determine if further action is necessary.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|