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

Catalog Number	3549215
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	11/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient implanted with a 650cc mentor cpx 4 breast tissue expander with suture tabs experienced a deflation on an unspecified side post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent explantation 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.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.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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 7, 2024, mentor completed evaluation of the device.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the med height te w/sut tabs 650cc breast implant.Leak testing was performed, according to mentor procedure, and it identified a tear at the union between the shell and the base.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the tear 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.According to the manufacturing investigation, from the physical evaluation of the complaint device, it was confirmed the base is properly aligned to the shell, and zero observations were made to the base component that could indicate manufacturing error was the cause of the tear.Additionally, there is zero poly presence on the device, and the tear is confirmed not to have been caused by delamination.With consideration to the process controls, manufacturing records reviewed, and conclusion from evaluating the physical device; the event reported in this complaint could not be confirmed as a manufacturing defect.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Capa activity was not required.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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On february 20, 2024, the mentor failure analysis lab 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).

• 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: kate karberg ; 3041 skyway circle north; irving, TX 75038 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18368408
• Report Number: 1645337-2023-14953
• Device Sequence Number: 7767024
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317006756
• UDI-Public: 00081317006756
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K130813
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign
• 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 Date: 07/28/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 3549215
• Device Lot Number: 9759853
• 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: 11/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2024; 03/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2024; 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female