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

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR TISSUE EXPANDER; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE Back to Search Results
Model Number 3504310M
Medical Device Problem Codes Off-Label Use (1494); Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 03/22/2022
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) can not be completed as it is a radovan device and mre is not available.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6)-year-old female patient underwent breast reconstruction surgery with a 550cc mentor tissue expander and experienced unknown side expander deflation postoperatively.It was reported that the radovan device was implanted off label for future breast reconstruction, following dfsp dorsal demolition.After explant on (b)(6) 2022, it was found that the product was broken at its base (far from the valve).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
After clinical/secondary review of this file performed on (b)(6) 2022, it was decided to remove off label code, and update procedure type to "unknown", to more accurately capture the reported event.There is not enough evidence to prove that the device was used off label, and the information available refers to the patient¿s dorsal (back) reconstruction.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR TISSUE EXPANDER
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
michelleann garcia
3041 skyway circle north
irving, TX 75038
6465917981
MDR Report Key14188985
Report Number1645337-2022-04337
Device Sequence Number4556396
Product Code LCJ
UDI-Device Identifier00081317002468
UDI-Public00081317002468
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryIT
PMA/510(K) Number
K842883
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2022
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
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 Model Number3504310M
Device Catalogue Number3504310M
Device Lot Number431111
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/01/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/29/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/22/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/29/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age44 YR
Patient SexFemale
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