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

Catalog Number	3548214
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An analysis of the suspect medical device¿s video was completed.Investigation summary: upon visual evaluation of the video provided in the complaint, the tissue expander was observed leaking.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.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.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: material rupture.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 a patient underwent breast prosthesis implantation surgery with a 550cc mentor cpx 4 breast tissue expander on an unspecified breast.Post-operatively, the patient suffered breast implant deflation.As a result, the patient underwent breast implant removal surgery on (b)(6) 2024.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On march 5, 2024, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor then conducted a visual inspection, leak testing, and microscopic examination of the returned device.During the visual analysis of the returned sample medium height te 550cc, no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed.Leak testing was performed, according to the mentor procedure, and it revealed a tear on the anterior view, between the union of the shell and bladder.No other leak sites were found during the analysis.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the tear, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear, measuring approximately 0.1 cm.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the tissue expander.The cause in the remaining area of the tear could not be identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot 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.

• Brand Name: MENTOR CPX 4 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 Key: 18792976
• Report Number: 1645337-2024-02433
• Device Sequence Number: 7814118
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317006558
• UDI-Public: 00081317006558
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K130813
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/15/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 3548214
• Device Lot Number: 9759303
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/26/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/11/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female