Skip to content

MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer Moderate Plus… recallZ-0964-2015 · Mentor Texas, LP. · initiated Dec 11, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in January 2015

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Mentor Texas, LP. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The IFU provided in the affected units of the MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Sizer is incorrect. Those units include the IFU for the MENTOR MemoryShape Resterilizable Sizer.

FDA root cause category: Employee error

What the company is doing

Mentor sent an Important Labeling Correction letter dated December 19, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The firm plans to follow-up with sales representative visits. The recall letter notifies the customer of the issue, but does not instruct them to return the product. Should the customer chose to return the product, all returned product will be tagged to denote no further distribution. The recalled units under firm control have been placed on hold in the inventory system. If you have any questions related to this notice, please contact your local Mentor Sales Representative, or Mentor Customer Service at 1-800-235-5731.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0964-2015
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Dec 11, 2014
Posted by the FDA
Jan 13, 2015
Recalling firm
Mentor Texas, LP.
Quantity
45 units
Product code
MRD
FDA submissions
K062421
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : MA, WV, NY, FL, ME, NC, TX, IL, KS, TN, NJ, PA, CA, OR, WI, GA, and WA

Product description

MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer Moderate Plus Profile STERILE. Breast prosthesis sizer.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Show the full code information (1k characters)

6790747-030, 6684051-002, 6685063-013, 6728126-044, 6822437-031, 6685063-011, 6728128-035, 6702298-031, 6838011-018, 6733863-003, 6733863-017, 6701421-023, 6696938-022, 6824389-004, 6719893-016, 6687714-031, 6834854-016, 6839585-001, 6849927-019, 6675404-028, 6684051-031, 6803156-029, 6838011-020, 6825406-014, 6751554-012, 6741590-026, 6830995-006, 6721250-014, 6694754-031, 6707932-006, 6789276-002, 6790619-029, 6821980-010, 6853040-025, 6691833-020, 6715539-004, 6836766-012, 6683549-030, 6703183-005, 6789532-021, 6789191-001, 6848592-012, 6790747-028, 6833028-030, 6723961-006, 6716622-011, 6742458-008, 6684051-026, 6685067-008, 6703784-036, 6748082-029, 6748820-019, 6822436-028, 6827017-004, 6829287-016, 6834856-021, 6825200-001, 6701421-034, 6716223-011, 6794993-017, 6723958-007, 6723958-011, 6723957-042.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

14 devices cleared under K062421 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Sources and updates

How recalls are matched to devices · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page