Mentor or McGhan saline breast implant replacement or warranty policy?

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A: Warranty coverage

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, I would advise you to speak with the company representative for the implant you had, but this might not be a warranty issue. They usually cover rupture for 5-10 years meaning help cover the costs of surgery and provide a few implant. They variably (it seems) cover the implants for life. You need to file... more

A: Implant warranty usually covers implant deflation or rupture

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Of the two major implant manufacturers, warranties generally cover the complications of implant rupture or deflation and do not cover problems such as implatn exposure, extrusion or wound breakdown or dehisence. In the event the implant was ruptured, the basic warranty would provide you with a... more

A: It depends on the warranty provided at the time of your surgery

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

If the implant did not break, in spite of it coming through your skin, this is not a warranty issue. The warranty classically covers an implant that deflates. I would discuss it with your plastic surgeon. Dr Edwards

A: Warranty for implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I am not aware of a warranty for infection. The only warranty I know of is related to deflation of the implants. You can also check with the manufacturers.

A: Any financial support has long since expired

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Your condition does sound quite severe. In the early and mid 90's there was a fund that I believe was through Dow Medical that did provide funds for problems such as yours. To my knowledge this has long since expired.

A: You are likely on your own.

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

I have been in practice for 16 years and have seen this 2 or three times at most. It is strange, because it happens after years of uneventful service. The manufacturers to my knowlege don't cover infections. sek

A: I agree with your surgeon that this is an unusual situation

By Scott Tucker, MD - Winston-Salem Plastic Surgeon

It is very odd to have an implant erode 10 years after implantation without some type of trauma or systemic infection. As stated in previous posts, the manufacturers' warranty just covers deflation of the implant. Since this is not really an implant problem I doubt you would have coverage. You should... more

A: The waranty is for deflation

By Marcus L. Peterson, MD - St. George Plastic Surgeon

Both manufacturers have a life time replacement for implants that deflate due to loss of implant integrity. After ten years the companies will give you a replacement but there is no financial compensation after this time.The warranty covers deflation and not any of the other complication that can... more

A: implant replacement policy is for deflation

By Richard Baxter, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Your predicament sounds very unfortunate and is indeed very rare. In any case, it is not a situation that would be covered by the implant manufacturer, since those policies are for deflation of the implant. I hope things work out well for you.