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

Model Number	SDC120UH
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	10/01/2021
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: deflation.(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6)-year-old caucasian female patient who underwent primary breast reconstruction surgery with a 535cc artoura plus smooth ultra high tissue expander experienced right sided deflation post procedure.As a result, patient underwent bilateral removal and replacement with two mentor gel breast implants on (b)(6) 2021.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On november 30, 2021, the mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The investigation of the returned device was completed by the failure analysis lab on december 15, 2021.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, microscopic examination, and shell thickness of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the artoura plus smooth ultra high profile 535cc tissue expander.Was found to have a tear at the union between shell and patch on anterior view.A microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.Therefore a thickness measurement was conducted on the shell at the tear, and the thickness was within manufacturing specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: causes of deflation of the tissue expander include but are not limited to the following events: crease fold failure, intraoperative or postoperative trauma, excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during normal, daily routines including customary and purposeful trauma such as that which can occur during vigorous exercise, athletics, etc.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ARTOURA PLUS SMOOTH ULTRA HIGH PROFILE
• Common Device Name: 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: gabriel alfageme ; 3041 skyway circle north; irving, TX 75038 ; 9497898687
• MDR Report Key: 12838525
• Report Number: 1645337-2021-12863
• Device Sequence Number: 11889598
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10081317028212
• UDI-Public: 10081317028212
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161176
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/20/2021

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: 10/18/2024
• Device Model Number: SDC120UH
• Device Catalogue Number: SDC120UH
• Device Lot Number: 9507606
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/30/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/20/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/30/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White