MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS ARTOURA BREAST TISSUE EXPANDER; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE

Model Number	SMXP135RUH
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	03/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Since the device has not been returned for analysis, no product failure analysis can be conducted, and no determination of possible contributing factors can be made.As such, the investigation will be closed.If the complaint device is received in the future, the investigation will be reopened and conducted as appropriate.A manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was performed, and no anomalies were found related to this complaint.In addition, the mre verifies that the device was manufactured in accordance with documented specification and procedures.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: rupture manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a female patient underwent a breast surgery with a 700cc artoura breast tissue expander and experienced a deflation on an unknown side post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent explantation on (b)(6) 2021.It is unknown which side was impacted, but mentor was provided with the lot and serial numbers ((b)(4)) for the patient¿s implanted devices.If clarification is received indicating which side was impacted, a supplemental report will be sent.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On may 4, 2021, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.On may 13, 2021, mentor completed evaluation of the device.Device evaluation summary: during visual evaluation of the tissue expander, the tear was not identified.As a result, leak testing was performed in accordance with mentor procedures, and a tear was identified at the 6 o'clock position.When evaluated under a microscope the tear pattern did not reveal parallel striations that are consistent with markings made by a sharp instrument.The results also confirmed that there were no abnormalities with the manufacturing of the tissue expander that would have impacted its performance.Therefore, we were unable to identify the root cause of this tear.We would like to assure you that mentor adheres to the highest standards of quality.Our quality assurance process is robust for every product we make and requires that each mentor product undergoes a stringent visual inspection and rigorous testing prior to shipment.In addition, we maintain a comprehensive quality assurance system that complies with the food and drug administration's (fda) good manufacturing practice regulations.Prior to shipping, our devices are checked to ensure that they satisfy these standards in accordance with these processes.We also closely and continually monitor and review the clinical performance and real-world evidence for all our products through clinical studies, registries and post-market surveillance activities.Potential cause: while deflation is historically the most common complication related to tissue expanders, the rate of deflation with mentor® tissue expanders remains very low.An incident of this nature may be the result of one or more of the following factors: over inflation of the tissue expander, use of the tissue expander in emerging surgical techniques not identified in the instructions for use (ifu), continuous and sustained stresses to the tissue expander, vigorous body movement (e.G.Physical exercise) or excessive manipulation/ trauma in the region of the expander.At mentor, we are committed to delivering high-quality tissue expanders and an exceptional customer experience.We take your concerns seriously and would like to thank you for taking the time to provide us with the information that was critical for our investigation and our post-market surveillance.We have shared your experience with our research and development team as they consider all customer feedback, and emerging surgical trends as they develop next generation product designs and innovations.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ARTOURA BREAST TISSUE EXPANDER
• Common Device Name: EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MENTOR TEXAS; 3041 skyway circle north; irving TX 75038
• MDR Report Key: 11624916
• Report Number: 1645337-2021-03705
• Device Sequence Number: 16966808
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317024408
• UDI-Public: 00081317024408
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/26/2023
• Device Model Number: SMXP135RUH
• Device Catalogue Number: SMXP135RUH
• Device Lot Number: 7684878
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/04/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/04/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/17/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention