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

Model Number	3504307M
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.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 female who underwent an unknown breast surgery with a mentor tissue expander exp rnd remote, 550cc saline prosthesis experienced, unknown sided deflation intraoperatively.Patient was undergoing surgery to include an expander.When tested, the 550 ml expander showed a hole at the junction of the pipe.As a result, another expansion valve was used to complete the procedure.No adverse event or patient consequences was reported.
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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation completed on april 03 , 2023: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection leak test and microscopic examination of the returned device.During the visual analysis of the returned sample exp rnd remote 550cc, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it revealed a puncture on the union, between the tubing and the expander, measuring approximately less than 0.1 cm.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the puncture, and parallel striations were found in the whole area of the puncture.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the tubing of the tissue expander.Based on the information currently available, microscopic examination of the returned product indicates that the tissue expander could have been damaged during 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.Capa activity was not required.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• 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: kate karberg ; 3041 skyway circle north; irving, TX 75038 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16390104
• Report Number: 1645337-2023-01834
• Device Sequence Number: 17421771
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317002437
• UDI-Public: 00081317002437
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K842883
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,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: 3504307M
• Device Catalogue Number: 3504307M
• Device Lot Number: 9708734
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2023; 04/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2023; 04/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/02/2022
• 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: Female