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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS ARTOURA PLUS SMOOTH ULTRA HIGH PROFILE 535CC; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE

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MENTOR TEXAS ARTOURA PLUS SMOOTH ULTRA HIGH PROFILE 535CC; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE Back to Search Results
Model Number SDC120UH
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 01/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The mentor failure analysis lab has received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not complete at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental report will be submitted.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.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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 50-year- old caucasian female who underwent an unknown breast surgery with a mentor artoura plus smooth ultra high profile 535cc breast implant experienced right-sided deflation postoperative.As a result, patient underwent replacement with another unknown tissue expander on (b)(6) 2022.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation completed on june 28 , 2022: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed the artoura plus smooth ultra high profile 535cc tissue expander.Was found to have a tear on the union between the shell and anterior patch.A microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.As the authorization form for examination was not received the product evaluation lab couldn´t identify a conclusion due to the specific nature of this deflation.The evaluation was limited to non-destructive testing.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 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).
 
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Brand Name
ARTOURA PLUS SMOOTH ULTRA HIGH PROFILE 535CC
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
646591-7981
MDR Report Key14733375
Report Number1645337-2022-07166
Device Sequence Number14022419
Product Code LCJ
UDI-Device Identifier10081317028212
UDI-Public10081317028212
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNJ
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K161176
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
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 Expiration Date12/13/2024
Device Model NumberSDC120UH
Device Catalogue NumberSDC120UH
Device Lot Number9518642
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer04/05/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/20/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/28/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/17/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/11/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/15/2020
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age50 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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