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MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile 3501655Recalls & reported problems

Mentor Texas L.P. · Saline Breast Implant with Diaphragm Valve, 350cc |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 1,529 reports describe the implant shell rupturing or the implant deflating after surgery, and many mention deformity or capsular contracture. The reports list no deaths and 1,514 injuries. The reports in the last 12 months number 40, compared with 93 in the 12 months before. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
1,534
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1,518
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,534 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00081317001263), received between Oct 27, 2017 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1,518 injuries, 16 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (1,181 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: 10 reportsDec 2023: 13 reportsJan 2024: 14 reportsFeb 2024: 11 reportsMar 2024: 10 reportsApr 2024: 13 reportsMay 2024: 7 reportsJun 2024: 9 reportsJul 2024: 9 reportsAug 2024: 7 reportsSep 2024: 11 reportsOct 2024: 13 reportsNov 2024: 8 reportsDec 2024: 12 reportsJan 2025: 7 reportsFeb 2025: 6 reportsMar 2025: 14 reportsApr 2025: 4 reportsMay 2025: 9 reportsJun 2025: 12 reportsJul 2025: 8 reportsAug 2025: 7 reportsSep 2025: 2 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 6 reportsDec 2025: 4 reportsJan 2026: 5 reportsFeb 2026: 6 reportsMar 2026: 7 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 7 reportsJun 2026: 1 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 2 reportsSep 2026: 6 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202614
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture1,181
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem339
  • Migration15
  • Deflation Problem9
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available7
  • No Apparent Adverse Event6
  • Microbial Contamination of Device4
  • Use of Device Problem4

Patient problems

  • No Code Available638
  • Deformity/ Disfigurement571
  • Capsular Contracture209
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available78
  • Pain66
  • Breast Discomfort/Pain29
  • Autoimmune Reaction26
  • Wrinkling21

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 1,534 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 30, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent a breast augmentation revision 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 50949104 ↗
  • InjurySep 28, 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. At the time of this report, Mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50915690 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that a patient underwent primary breast reconstruction with two 350cc MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile saline breast prostheses. Post-operatively, the patient developed left breast calcification, breast pain, and dislocation. At the time of this report, Mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 50791577 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent a Primary Breast Augmentation Surgery with implantation of a 350cc MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile saline breast implant prosthesis. Post-operatively, the patient was diagnosed with right breast Baker Grade IV Capsular Contracture and a deflated right implant by a medical professional using the patient's symptoms. As a result, the patient underwent bilateral exchange with Natrelle (non-Mentor) implants on (b)(6), 2026.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture

    MAUDE report 50791352 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient implanted with a 350cc 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 50790667 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2026Material Rupture

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50782474 ↗
  • InjuryAug 17, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent a Primary Breast Augmentation Surgery with implantation of an undisclosed Mentor 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 gel implants on (b)(6) 2026.The date of implantation was provided to Mentor as a best estimate. 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 50284494 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that an undisclosed Mentor breast implant prosthesis was observed ruptured during a Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery. No adverse events, patient harms, or patient consequences were reported. No further information was provided.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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50223818 ↗
  • InjuryJul 28, 2026Material Rupture

    It was reported that a patient underwent breast augmentation with two MENTOR Smooth Round Moderate Profile saline breast prostheses. Post-operatively, the patient developed extreme bilateral breast pain and suffered bilateral breast implant deflation. At the time of this report, Mentor has received no information regarding explantation or an expected explantation date.This Medwatch form is for the right breast prosthesis.

    Patient problems: Breast Discomfort/Pain; Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 50060967 ↗
  • InjuryJun 18, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 44-YEAR-OLD INDIAN FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS AND EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON THE LEFT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MAMMOGRAM AND ULTRASOUND. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25554556 ↗
  • InjuryMay 27, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT IMPLANTED WITH A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS 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 25304506 ↗
  • InjuryMay 16, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT SUFFERED BILATERAL BREAST IMPLANT LEAKAGES. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS MEDWATCH FORM IS FOR THE RIGHT BREAST PROSTHESIS.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25196046 ↗
  • InjuryMay 16, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT SUFFERED BILATERAL BREAST IMPLANT LEAKAGES. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS MEDWATCH FORM IS FOR THE LEFT BREAST PROSTHESIS.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25196045 ↗
  • InjuryMay 12, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LEAKING LEFT IMPLANT AFTER RECEIVING A MASSAGE. A CONSULTATION WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL HAS BEEN CONDUCTED. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. 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 25153723 ↗
  • InjuryMay 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED, VIA PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, WITH LEFT BREAST IMPLANT DEFLATION AND DEVELOPED LEFT BREAST PAIN AND BILATERAL BREAST SNOOPING. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2026. THE REPLACEMENT DEVICES WERE TWO MENTOR GEL IMPLANTS. THIS MEDWATCH FORM IS FOR THE RIGHT BREAST PROSTHESIS.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 25141981 ↗
  • InjuryMay 3, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED LEFT BREAST CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE (BAKER GRADE UNSPECIFIED), ON AND OFF PAIN TO THE LEFT OF THEIR SPINE, RIB AND CHEST DISCOMFORT. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS MEDWATCH FORM IS FOR THE LEFT BREAST PROSTHESIS.

    Patient problems: Capsular Contracture; Pain

    MAUDE report 25064338 ↗
  • InjuryMay 3, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION WITH TWO 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESES. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED LEFT BREAST CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE (BAKER GRADE UNSPECIFIED), ON AND OFF PAIN TO THE LEFT OF THEIR SPINE, RIB AND CHEST DISCOMFORT. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. THIS MEDWATCH FORM IS FOR THE RIGHT BREAST PROSTHESIS.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 25064337 ↗
  • InjuryMar 30, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST SURGERY WITH 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS AND EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON UNSPECIFIED 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 24709215 ↗
  • InjuryMar 26, 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 AND REPLACEMENT.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24701597 ↗
  • InjuryMar 24, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT BELIEVED SHE HAD EXPERIENCED A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT. SUBSEQUENTLY, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM, SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED LEFT IMPLANT AND A POSSIBLY DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. 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 24682726 ↗
  • InjuryMar 24, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT BELIEVED SHE HAD EXPERIENCED A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT. SUBSEQUENTLY, SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM, SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED LEFT IMPLANT AND A POSSIBLY DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. 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 24677115 ↗
  • InjuryMar 6, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A PRIMARY BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 350CC 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 IMPLANT REMOVAL ON (B)(6) 2026.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24533837 ↗
  • InjuryMar 4, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION PROCEDURE WITH A MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS THAT DEFLATED POST IMPLANTATION. DEFLATION OF THE PATIENT¿S LEFT BREAST WAS REPORTED. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL EXPLANTATION AND REPLACEMENT WITH MENTOR MEMORYGEL BOOST BREAST IMPLANT GEL BREAST PROSTHESES.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement

    MAUDE report 24508153 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST PROSTHESIS WAS RECEIVED BY THE MENTOR ANALYSIS LAB WITHOUT A COMPLAINT IN REGARD TO THE PRODUCT QUALITY OR PATIENT ISSUES. AS A RESULT, THE DEVICE WAS TESTED AND DETERMINED TO HAVE A REPORTABLE FAILURE MODE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24503787 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 12, 2026Material Rupture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISION SURGERY WITH IMPLANTATION OF A 350CC MENTOR SMOOTH ROUND MODERATE PROFILE SALINE BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS. POST-OPERATIVELY, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFLATED RIGHT IMPLANT DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, MENTOR HAS RECEIVED NO INFORMATION REGARDING EXPLANTATION OR AN EXPECTED EXPLANTATION DATE. 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 24328277 ↗

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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