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Device evaluation summary: during evaluation of the sample it was observed an area of siltex cracking and shell wear on the posterior aspect, suggesting in-vivo folding or creasing of the device.Leak testing was performed according with mentor procedures and it revealed a tear measuring approximately 0.3 cm within the siltex cracking area.No other anomalies were discovered. siltex cracking is defined as a material separation occurring in the siltex layer and can eventually progress through the shell of siltex devices.Mentor believes that siltex cracking is ultimately a result of high stresses caused by acute folds in shell of siltex breast implants.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.Postoperative formation of a fibrous tissue capsule around a mammary prosthesis is a normal physiologic response to the implantation of a foreign object and occurs in all patients in varying degrees.In some cases, contracture of the fibrous capsule may occur.This condition has also been associated with device deflation/ rupture, wrinkling and/or displacement of the prosthesis.Capsular contracture may be more common following infection, hematoma, and seroma, and the chance of it happening may increase over time.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.A manufacturing record evaluation is in progress.Once completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture, capsular contracture this report contains supplemental information for mentor psr reference number (b)(4).This device report is being submitted late as a result of the exemption transition period following the revocation of mentor¿s psr exemption #e2007003.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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It was reported that a (b)(6) old caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation revision with mentor memorygel breast implant 475cc and experienced capsular contracture, baker grade 3 on the left side, a device migration on the right side, and bilateral ruptures post-operatively which were confirmed by a physician as a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with unspecified allergan implants on (b)(6) 2018.This report is for the left side device.This report contains supplemental information for mentor psr reference number ip-00195160.
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On 10/14/2019, mentor completed the manufacturing record evaluation (mre).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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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