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MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile 3501650Recalls & reported problems

Mentor Texas L.P. · Saline Breast Implant with Diaphragm Valve, 325cc |Smooth|Round|Saline| · Class 3 · Implant

All models of MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile (20)

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

Quick summary

This Mentor saline breast implant has 2,186 reports, with 2,172 listed as injuries and no deaths. Most describe the implant rupturing and deflating, and some describe deformity or capsular contracture. Some reports describe removal of the implant. No recalls name this device. Reports fell to 57 in the last 12 months from 125 in the previous 12.

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Adverse event reports
2,187
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2,173
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2,187 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00081317001256), received between Jan 23, 2018 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 2,173 injuries, 14 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (1,630 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: 19 reportsDec 2023: 20 reportsJan 2024: 34 reportsFeb 2024: 25 reportsMar 2024: 37 reportsApr 2024: 15 reportsMay 2024: 16 reportsJun 2024: 8 reportsJul 2024: 15 reportsAug 2024: 14 reportsSep 2024: 22 reportsOct 2024: 13 reportsNov 2024: 23 reportsDec 2024: 13 reportsJan 2025: 16 reportsFeb 2025: 14 reportsMar 2025: 9 reportsApr 2025: 12 reportsMay 2025: 6 reportsJun 2025: 9 reportsJul 2025: 5 reportsAug 2025: 4 reportsSep 2025: 10 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 4 reportsDec 2025: 12 reportsJan 2026: 6 reportsFeb 2026: 5 reportsMar 2026: 9 reportsApr 2026: 4 reportsMay 2026: 3 reportsJun 2026: 2 reportsJul 2026: 2 reportsAug 2026: 4 reportsSep 2026: 7 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202637
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture1,630
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem558
  • Migration25
  • Deflation Problem9
  • No Apparent Adverse Event8
  • Use of Device Problem8
  • Connection Problem7
  • Microbial Contamination of Device6

Patient problems

  • Deformity/ Disfigurement896
  • No Code Available819
  • Capsular Contracture329
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available115
  • Pain85
  • Breast Discomfort/Pain38
  • Wrinkling32
  • Autoimmune Disorder30

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 2,187 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 29, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation procedure with a MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile saline breast prosthesis that deflated post implantation. Deflation of the patient¿s right breast prosthesis was diagnosed via a physical exam. As a result, the patient is scheduled to undergo explantation.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50936721 ↗
  • InjurySep 28, 2026Material Rupture

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50926111 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a female patient underwent Breast Augmentation Revision with MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile 325cc saline prosthesis. subsequently the patient experienced right sided Deflation postoperatively. The issue was diagnosed through physical examinations. At the time of this report, Mentor received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50871578 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent a Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery with implantation of a 325cc 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 bilateral exchange with Mentor saline implants on (b)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50869356 ↗
  • InjurySep 17, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a 68-year-old Caucasian female patient underwent a breast augmentation revision with a 325cc 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 50806407 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 50791836 ↗
  • InjurySep 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 50763358 ↗
  • InjuryAug 24, 2026Material Rupture

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50416521 ↗
  • InjuryAug 6, 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 is scheduled for removal on (b)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50161587 ↗
  • InjuryAug 4, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation procedure with MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile saline breast prostheses that both deflated post implantation. As a result, the patient underwent bilateral explantation and replacement with MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Plus Profile saline breast prostheses.This MedWatch report is for the patient¿s right breast prosthesis.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50131250 ↗
  • InjuryAug 4, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent a primary breast augmentation procedure with MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile saline breast prostheses that both deflated post implantation. As a result, the patient underwent bilateral explantation and replacement with MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Plus Profile saline breast prostheses.This MedWatch report is for the patient¿s left breast prosthesis.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50131247 ↗
  • InjuryJul 22, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF AN UNDISCLOSED MENTOR SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL IMPLANT EXCHANGE WITH MENTOR SALINE IMPLANTS ON (B)(6), 2026, FOR AN UNDISCLOSED REASON. HOWEVER, DURING THE SURGERY, THE LEFT IMPLANT WAS OBSERVED TO BE DEFLATED. THE DATE OF IMPLANTATION WAS PROVIDED TO MENTOR AS A BEST ESTIMATE. FOLLOW-UPS ARE BEING CONDUCTED. IF MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, MENTOR WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture; Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25906649 ↗
  • InjuryJul 8, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH A 325CC 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) 2026.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture; Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25749682 ↗
  • InjuryJun 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE OF AN UNDISCLOSED SIDE AND BAKER GRADE. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL IMPLANT EXCHANGE WITH MENTOR GEL IMPLANTS ON (B)(6) 2017. AS THE AFFECTED SIDE WAS NOT PROVIDED, THE LOT/SERIAL NUMBERS FOR BOTH PRODUCTS ARE BEING PROVIDED AS LEFT IMPLANT - LOT: 5634461 / SERIAL: (B)(6) AND RIGHT IMPLANT - LOT: 5632785 / SERIAL: (B)(6). THE CATALOG NUMBERS ARE THE SAME FOR BOTH DEVICES. FOLLOW-UPS ARE BEING CONDUCTED. IF MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, MENTOR WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 25524124 ↗
  • InjuryJun 3, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH A 325CC 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) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25376644 ↗
  • InjuryMay 21, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIGHT-SIDED EXCHANGE WITH A MENTOR SALINE IMPLANT ON (B)(6), 2016. FOLLOW-UPS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED, AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. IF MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, MENTOR WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25248244 ↗
  • InjuryMay 19, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 325 CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR IMPLANT REMOVAL ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25220095 ↗
  • InjuryMay 14, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WHO UNDERWENT AN UNSPECIFIED BREAST SURGERY WITH A MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS THAT DEFLATED POST IMPLANTATION. DEFLATION OF THE PATIENT¿S LEFT BREAST PROSTHESIS WAS REPORTED. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL EXPLANTATION AND REPLACEMENT WITH MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25167078 ↗
  • InjuryApr 16, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL EXCHANGE WITH MENTOR SALINE IMPLANTS ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24904734 ↗
  • InjuryApr 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 52-YEAR-OLD HISPANIC FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH A 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS AND EXPERIENCED CUTANEOUS CONTOUR DEFORMITY (RIPPLING AND FOLDING) ON THE RIGHT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2026 AND REPLACED WITH A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS.

    Patient problems: Wrinkling

    MAUDE report 24818665 ↗
  • InjuryApr 1, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 27-YEAR-OLD CAUCASIAN FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH TWO 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE (BAKER GRADE 3) POST-OPERATIVELY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2014 AND REPLACED WITH TWO 425CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE RIGHT SIDE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 24760720 ↗
  • InjuryApr 1, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 27-YEAR-OLD CAUCASIAN FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH TWO 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE (BAKER GRADE 3) POST-OPERATIVELY. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2014, AND REPLACED WITH TWO 425CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PLUS PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. THIS REPORT IS FOR THE LEFT SIDE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 24760718 ↗
  • InjuryMar 30, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL EXCHANGE WITH MENTOR SALINE IMPLANTS ON (B)(6) 2026. FOLLOW-UPS ARE BEING CONDUCTED. IF MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, MENTOR WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24721815 ↗
  • InjuryMar 20, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 41-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH A 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS AND EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED PHYSICAL EXAM. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24651115 ↗
  • InjuryMar 13, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 325CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT SUFFERED RIGHT BREAST IMPLANT DEFLATION. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24589667 ↗

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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