MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA) UNK CUI TISSUE EXPANDER; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE

Catalog Number UNK CUI TISSUE EXPANDER

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problem Foreign Body Reaction (1868)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The event of exposure is a physiological complication and analysis of the device generally does not assist allergan in determining a probable cause for the event.Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.Reason for reoperation: exposure.

Event Description

Hcp reported unknown side "atopic dermatitis worsened after tissue expander implantation" and "tissue expander exposure".Hcp also reported " imp reconstruction was not suitable because she had atopic dermatitis in the first place".Device status is unknown.Treatment: atopic dermatitis was treated with topical steroids and antihistamines.

• Brand Name: UNK CUI TISSUE EXPANDER
• Type of Device: EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA); 900 parkway global park; zona franca
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALLERGAN (COSTA RICA); 900 parkway global park; zona franca
• Manufacturer Contact: terry ingram ; 12331-a riata trace parkway; building 3; austin, TX 78727 ; 8479366324
• MDR Report Key: 17479684
• MDR Text Key: 320592032
• Report Number: 9617229-2023-12852
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LCJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K865056
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/08/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK CUI TISSUE EXPANDER
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female