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MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile 3501635Recalls & reported problems

Mentor Texas L.P. · Saline Breast Implant with Diaphragm Valve, 250cc |Smooth|Round|Saline| · Class 3 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Mentor Smooth Round saline breast implant is used in breast augmentation and revision surgery. Most of the 863 reports describe implants that ruptured, and many also mention visible deformity, rippling or capsular contracture, a hardening of the scar tissue around the implant. The reports include 857 injuries and no deaths. Reports from the past year number 24, down from 57 in the year before. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
864
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
858
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 864 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00081317001225), received between Jan 25, 2018 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 858 injuries, 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (670 reports).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P990075); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 4 reportsDec 2023: 6 reportsJan 2024: 5 reportsFeb 2024: 9 reportsMar 2024: 9 reportsApr 2024: 4 reportsMay 2024: 11 reportsJun 2024: 7 reportsJul 2024: 10 reportsAug 2024: 5 reportsSep 2024: 5 reportsOct 2024: 9 reportsNov 2024: 3 reportsDec 2024: 9 reportsJan 2025: 3 reportsFeb 2025: 4 reportsMar 2025: 7 reportsApr 2025: 7 reportsMay 2025: 4 reportsJun 2025: 4 reportsJul 2025: 3 reportsAug 2025: 8 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 5 reportsDec 2025: 3 reportsJan 2026: 2 reportsFeb 2026: 4 reportsMar 2026: 8 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202611
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture670
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem188
  • Migration10
  • Deflation Problem7
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available3
  • Off-Label Use3
  • Defective Component2
  • Migration or Expulsion of Device2

Patient problems

  • Deformity/ Disfigurement371
  • No Code Available328
  • Capsular Contracture127
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available34
  • Pain24
  • Breast Discomfort/Pain19
  • Wrinkling15
  • Autoimmune Reaction9

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 864 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 28, 2026Material Rupture

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50923354 ↗
  • InjuryAug 5, 2026Material Rupture

    A female patient who underwent a Breast Augmentation Revision with MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile, 250cc Saline prosthesis experienced right sided deflation post implantation. The rupture was confirmed vis physical examination. As a result, the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50145036 ↗
  • InjuryMay 12, 2026Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LEFT BREAST BAKER GRADE III CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM AS THE BREAST WAS FIRM AND DISTORTED WITH IMPLANT MALPOSITION SUPERIORLY AND REDUCED IMPLANT MOBILITY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR LEFT-SIDED EXCHANGE WITH A MENTOR SALINE IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 25156766 ↗
  • InjuryMar 31, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LEFT BREAST BAKER GRADE II CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE AND A DEFLATED LEFT IMPLANT BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL USING THE PATIENT'S SYMPTOMS. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT-SIDED EXCHANGE WITH A MENTOR SALINE IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 24750671 ↗
  • InjuryMar 30, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WITH SALINE MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE BREAST IMPLANTS EXPERIENCED DEFLATION ON THE LEFT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS CONFIRMED DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT DEVICE REMOVAL.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24717983 ↗
  • InjuryMar 30, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 69-YEAR-OLD CAUCASIAN FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS AND EXPERIENCED DEFLATION ON THE LEFT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MAMMOGRAM. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24709182 ↗
  • InjuryMar 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 41 YEAR-OLD CAUCASIAN FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH TWO 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL CUTANEOUS CONTOUR DEFORMITY (RIPPLING) POST-OPERATIVELY. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE RIGHT SIDE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Wrinkling

    MAUDE report 24634877 ↗
  • InjuryMar 18, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 41 YEAR-OLD CAUCASIAN FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH TWO 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL CUTANEOUS CONTOUR DEFORMITY (RIPPLING) POST-OPERATIVELY. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE LEFT SIDE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Wrinkling

    MAUDE report 24630858 ↗
  • InjuryMar 17, 2026Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH TWO 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES EXPERIENCED BILATERAL DEVICE MIGRATIONS AND BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS SYMPTOMS POST-OPERATIVELY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 24619246 ↗
  • InjuryMar 17, 2026Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH TWO 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES EXPERIENCED BILATERAL DEVICE MIGRATIONS AND BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS SYMPTOMS POST-OPERATIVELY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 24619242 ↗
  • InjuryMar 10, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH SALINE MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE BREAST IMPLANTS AND SUFFERED SEVERAL UNEXPLAINED SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING DIGESTIVE ISSUES, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, HEADACHES, FATIGUE, EYE ISSUES, ANXIETY, AND JOINT PAIN. NO DEVICE ISSUE SUCH AS RUPTURE WAS REPORTED. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PATIENT¿S SYMPTOMS IS UNCLEAR. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE RIGHT BREAST PROSTHESIS.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 24559489 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 62-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE (BAKER GRADE 3-4) POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED VIA PICTURES. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE LEFT SIDE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 24437542 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 62-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE (BAKER GRADE 3-4) POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED VIA PICTURES. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE RIGHT SIDE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 24437539 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 18, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24378974 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 10, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED LEFT IMPLANT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT-SIDED EXCHANGE WITH A MENTOR SALINE IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2025.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24309461 ↗
  • InjuryJan 13, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WITH SALINE MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE BREAST IMPLANTS EXPERIENCED BREAST PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS CONFIRMED DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE.

    Patient problems: Breast Discomfort/Pain

    MAUDE report 24056055 ↗
  • InjuryJan 8, 2026Material Rupture

    A FEMALE PATIENT WHO UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN BREAST SURGERY WITH AN UNKNOWN MENTOR SALINE PROSTHESIS EXPERIENCED UNKNOWN SIDED DEFLATION POS OPERATION. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REMOVAL SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2025.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24011251 ↗
  • InjuryDec 23, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2025.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 23880363 ↗
  • InjuryDec 10, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED LEFT IMPLANT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT-SIDED EXCHANGE WITH A MENTOR SALINE IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2025.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 23772020 ↗
  • InjuryDec 9, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    A FEMALE PATIENT WHO UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE, 250CC SALINE PROSTHESIS EXPERIENCED BILATERAL CAPSULAR CONTRACTURES, GRADE II ON THE LEFT, AND GRADE III ON THE RIGHT-SIDE POST OPERATION. THE ISSUE WAS DIAGNOSED THROUGH PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS REPORT RELATES TO THE LEFT SIDE.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 23759253 ↗
  • InjuryNov 21, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    A FEMALE PATIENT WHO UNDERWENT BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE, 250CC SALINE PROSTHESIS EXPERIENCES LEFT SIDED DEFLATION POST OPERATION. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 23619049 ↗
  • InjuryNov 12, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 60-YEAR-OLD CAUCASIAN FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS AND EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON THE LEFT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 23536585 ↗
  • InjuryNov 10, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT DURING A PHONE CONSULTATION. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL ON (B)(6) 2025.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 23511352 ↗
  • InjuryNov 5, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON THE LEFT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2025.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 23477631 ↗
  • InjuryNov 3, 2025Material Rupture; Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 250CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED LEFT IMPLANT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LEFT-SIDED EXCHANGE WITH A MENTOR SALINE IMPLANT ON (B)(6) 2025.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 23453148 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P990075. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0367-2022 · Sep 30, 2021 · Open, Classified
    MENTOR Saline-Filled Breast Implants are constructed from room temperature vulcanized silicone elastomer, made of polydimethylsiloxane. Surgeons inflate the silicone elastomer shel
  • Z-2070-2017 · Mar 27, 2017 · Terminated
    Mentor Smooth Round SPECTRUM Post- Operatively Adjustable Saline Breast Implant, Product Code: 350-1490, UDI/GTIN: 00081317002048

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