| Catalog Number |
3507125BC |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Local Reaction (2035); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
06/18/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.However, mentor performs 100% inspection and testing of all devices prior to release and maintains a comprehensive quality assurance system in compliance with the fda's good manufacturing practice regulations.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture.Concomitant medical products: 125cc mentor smooth round moderate profile gel-filled catalog: 3507125bc lot: unknown serial number: (b)(4).Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) caucasian patient who underwent primary breast augmentation surgery with a 125cc mentor memorygel breast implant experienced right sided rupture post procedure.A magnetic resonance imagery was performed on (b)(6) 2019 which confirmed right sided rupture.Patient also experienced right sided swollenness.As a result, patient had an explantation on (b)(6) 2019.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on (b)(6) 2020.Device evaluation summary: according with the information reported the patient experienced a local reaction and a rupture in the breast implant.During evaluation of the device it was observed to be ruptured.Since the authorization for return and examination of medical device form was not signed and/or returned, mentor product analysis lab was precluded from further evaluating the device.No other anomalies were discovered.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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