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

Catalog Number	SCPX135MH
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
Date of Event	05/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a breast reconstruction with mentor cpx4 plus, smooth, medium height tissue expanders and experienced deflation on the left side post-operatively, which was confirmed during a physical exam.As a result, the patient underwent removal and replacement with mentor gel breast implants on (b)(6) 2024.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On jul 11, 2024, the mentor failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.Device evaluation summary: the product was returned to mentor for evaluation.Mentor conducted a visual inspection and microscopic examination of the returned device.During visual analysis of the returned sample cpx4 plus sm te mh 550cc a tear was observed between the union of the shell and the bladder.Microscopic examination was performed on the edges of the rupture, and parallel striations were found in an area of the tear, measuring approximately 0.2 cm.Parallel striations are consistent with markings made by a sharp object perforating the implant shell.The cause of the rupture 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.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, SMOOTH, MEDIUM HEIGHT
• 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: 19548065
• Report Number: 1645337-2024-07248
• Device Sequence Number: 11974670
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10081317028380
• UDI-Public: (01)10081317028380(11)210618(17)250624(10)9584083(21)9584083-069
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K182335
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• 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: 06/24/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: SCPX135MH
• Device Lot Number: 9584083
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/31/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2021
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White