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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 3545455
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event 08/07/2019
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.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: rupture.Concomitant products: 455cc mentor memorygel breast implant, catalog # 3545455, serial # (b)(4).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6)-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation primary with a 455cc mentor memorygel breast implant and experienced postoperative left-sided rupture, confirmed by a physician.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with 400cc mentor memorygel breast implant, catalog # 3504004bc, left serial # (b)(4) and right serial # (b)(4) on (b)(6) 2019.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation summary: according with the information reported the patient experienced a rupture in the breast implant.During visual analysis of the sample was found rupture.Microscopic examination of the edges of the rupture revealed parallel striations.No other anomalies were observed.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.The striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp instrument perforating silicone material.As stated in the product insert data sheet, do not allow cautery devices or sharp instruments, such as scalpels, suture needles, hypodermic needles, hemostats, adson forceps or scissors to contact the device during the implantation or other surgical procedures as this can result in rupture.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).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 02-jan-2020, mentor became aware that the patient also experienced postoperative bilateral pseudoptosis.This medwatch report is for the left-sided implant.Refer to manufacturer report number 1645337-2020-01262 for report on the contralateral device.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
MDR Report Key9292858
Report Number1645337-2019-23350
Device Sequence Number2310508
Product Code FTR
UDI-Device Identifier00081317007166
UDI-Public00081317007166
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P030053
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2019
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/11/2019
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 Date10/04/2017
Device Model Number3545455
Device Catalogue Number3545455
Device Lot Number6639373
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/04/2019
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/11/2019
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/02/2019
01/02/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/07/2019
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/02/2019
01/26/2020
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 Age34 YR
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