MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR CPX 4 BREAST TISSUE EXPANDER WITH SUTURE TABS; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE

Model Number	3549213
Medical Device Problem Code	Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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: na.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.If certain information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a primary breast reconstruction procedure, a surgeon was attempting to inflate a mentor cpx 4 breast tissue expander with suture tabs 450cc device on the right side, but the tissue expander did not stay inflated.The device did not touch the patient and was not implanted in the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On august 10, 2022, device evaluation was completed.Device evaluation summary: mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.During the visual analysis of the returned sample, med height te w/sut tabs 450cc no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and no difficulty to inflate was noticed, additionally, it revealed a tear on the anterior view, measuring approximately 0.7 cm.The reported condition could be caused by the rupture found.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in the whole area of the tear.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the tissue expander shell.Based on the information currently available, microscopic examination of the returned product indicates that the tissue expander could have been damaged during the implantation.The product insert data sheet cautions to not allow cautery devices or sharp instruments, such as scalpels, suture needles, hypodermic needles, hemostats, adson forceps, or scissors to contact the device during the implantation.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MENTOR CPX 4 BREAST TISSUE EXPANDER WITH SUTURE TABS
• 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 Key: 15115693
• Report Number: 1645337-2022-08727
• Device Sequence Number: 5850000
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317006732
• UDI-Public: 00081317006732
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K130813
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/21/2026
• Device Model Number: 3549213
• Device Catalogue Number: 3549213
• Device Lot Number: 9721104
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/27/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/10/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/11/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown