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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, SMOOTH, MEDIUM HEIGHT BREAST TISSUE EXPANDER; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE

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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, SMOOTH, MEDIUM HEIGHT BREAST TISSUE EXPANDER; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE Back to Search Results
Model Number SCPX146MH
Medical Device Problem Code Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event 05/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a 53-year-old caucasian female patient underwent a primary breast reconstruction surgery with a 650cc mentor cpx4 plus, smooth, medium height breast tissue expander.Post-operatively, the patient experienced a deflation of her right prosthesis, which was confirmed during a physical exam.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with a 560cc mentor memorygel xtra breast implant on (b)(6) 2023.
 
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.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.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: deflation manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(6).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On june 26, 2023,, mentor received the device for evaluation as well as additional information.Date of explant was updated to (b)(6) 2023.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
On september 26, 2023, mentor completed a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.Device evaluation summary: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the breast implant was found to have a tear on the anterior view, between the bladder and the shell.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.Based on the information currently available, a product issue was identified during the investigation of the sample received.This product issue will be addressed through mentor¿s quality system.According to the manufacturing investigation, and with consideration to the observations from evaluating the complaint device, the manufacturing records, and the existing process controls, the tear reported in could not be confirmed to be caused by manufacturing.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, SMOOTH, MEDIUM HEIGHT BREAST 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 Key17174137
Report Number1645337-2023-07396
Device Sequence Number20285306
Product Code LCJ
UDI-Device Identifier10081317028397
UDI-Public10081317028397
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K182335
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2023
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source 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? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date12/21/2025
Device Model NumberSCPX146MH
Device Catalogue NumberSCPX146MH
Device Lot Number9671779
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 05/31/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/26/2023
09/26/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/21/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/14/2023
09/27/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/18/2021
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 Age53 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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