MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR ARTOURA PLUS, SMOOTH, HIGH PROFILE; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE

Catalog Number SDC140H

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a female patient who had 600cc mentor artoura plus smooth high profile tissue expanders placed experienced right sided deflation and left sided medical device removal post procedure.As a result, replacement with unknown gel was performed on june 20, 2023.The right sided device was reported initially under 1645337-2023-08204.On august 17, 2023 mentor received additional information and initial awareness of possible bilateral issues based on the condition of the devices received.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the tissue expander was found to have two (2) tears (a and b) measuring approximately 0.3cm and 0.5cm, respectively.Tear (a) was found in the bladder, and tear (b) was found on the shell of the anterior view.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tears (a and b) could not be identified.As the authorization form for examination was not received the product evaluation lab was limited to non-destructive testing, therefore, shell thickness measurement was not performed.Based on the information currently available, a product issue was identified during the investigation of the sample received.This product issue will be addressed through mentor¿s quality system.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.According to the manufacturing investigation, the process controls and data records collected for the deflated devices were within specification, therefore, the ruptures found are not able to be confirmed as manufacturing defects.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: unknown mentor is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which mentor has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, mentor, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mentor, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MENTOR ARTOURA PLUS, SMOOTH, HIGH PROFILE
• Type of Device: EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MENTOR TEXAS; 3041 skyway circle north; irving TX 75038
• Manufacturer (Section G): MENTOR TEXAS; 3041 skyway circle north; irving TX 75038
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 3041 skyway circle north; irving, TX 75038 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18193551
• MDR Text Key: 328819222
• Report Number: 1645337-2023-13900
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10081317028267
• UDI-Public: 10081317028267
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K161176
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SDC140H
• Device Lot Number: 9719842
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/31/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/28/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female