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

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MENTOR WORLDWIDE LLC MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number SMPX685
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event 10/01/2018
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report contains supplemental information for mentor psr reference number ip-00514916.This device report is being submitted late as a result of the exemption transition period following the revocation of mentor¿s psr exemption #e2007003.Device evaluation summary: according to the information reported, the patient experienced a rupture in 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.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.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.The reported complaint was not confirmed.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 and functionally tested 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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: suspected rupture of breast prosthesis.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
This report contains supplemental information for mentor psr reference number ip-00514916.It was reported that a (b)(6) female patient underwent a breast reconstruction revision procedure with mentor memorygel breast implant 685cc gel breast prostheses that bilaterally ruptured after implantation.The patient first noticed the right prosthesis had ruptured, then later noticed the left prosthesis had ruptured.As a result, the patient underwent bilateral explantation on (b)(6) 2019.This medwatch report is for the patient¿s left breast prosthesis.
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR MEMORYGEL BREAST IMPLANT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, BREAST, NONINFLATABLE, INTERNAL, SILICONE GEL-FILLED
Manufacturer (Section D)
MENTOR WORLDWIDE LLC
33 technology drive
irvine 92618
MDR Report Key9118691
Report Number3006942524-2019-00543
Device Sequence Number1776485
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317025160
UDI-Public00081317025160
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2018
Device Explanted Year2019
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
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 Date09/10/2022
Device Catalogue NumberSMPX685
Device Lot Number7505714
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer05/14/2019
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/14/2019
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/25/2019
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 Age54 YR
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