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MENTOR TEXAS MENTOR ARTOURA PLUS, SMOOTH, ULTRA HIGH PROFILE; EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE
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| Catalog Number |
SDC130UH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Photo evaluation summary: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the tissue expander appears deflated and with leakage.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device could not be analyzed according to our procedures.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Reason for device explant and/or reoperation: right 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).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a female patient underwent breast surgery with a 650cc mentor artoura plus, smooth, ultra high profile and experienced right side expander deflation.As a result, the patient underwent right side replacement surgery with catalog number sdc130uh; serial number (b)(6) on (b)(6), 2023.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On february 6, 2024, mentor became aware that the impacted serial number was (b)(6).Hence, field d4 has been updated accordingly on this form.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On february 16, 2024, photo re-evaluation was re-completed as follows: upon visual evaluation of the image provided in the complaint, the tissue expander appears deflated and with a leakage.As the product involved in this complaint was not received, the device couldn´t be analyzed according to our procedures.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On april 1, 2024, device evaluation was completed as follows: mentor conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned tissue expander.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that no damage or anomalies were observed on the artoura plus sm te uhp 650cc tissue expander.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures, and a tear was noted between the base and shell.Microscopic examination was performed and the cause of the deflation could not be identified.Based on the current information, 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 batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.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.After a review of the manufacturing records, visual analysis of the device, process controls, and the evaluation performed, the cause of the observed tear could not be confirmed as manufacturing-related.As part of mentor¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No corrective and preventive action (capa) is required now.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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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