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| Catalog Number |
SCPX135MH |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Rupture (1546); Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360)
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| Date of Event |
05/25/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient with a mentor cpx4 plus, smooth, medium height tissue expander and experienced deflation on the left side post-operatively, which was confirmed during a physical exam.As a result, the patient underwent device removal.The device was implanted longer than six months, which is an off-label use of the device per the ifu.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On jul 1, 2025, 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.During visual evaluation no apparent damage or visual anomalies were observed on the returned device.Leak testing was performed, in accordance with mentor procedures and it identified a tear on the posterior view, between the union of the shell to base.Microscopic examination was performed, and the cause of the tear could not be identified.Mentor also performed a manufacturing record evaluation related to the reported complaint for the finished device lot number.No manufacturing non-conformances were identified as part of this evaluation.Based on the information currently available, a notification was sent to mentor's manufacturing team for further investigation.According to the manufacturing investigation, potential process failures resulting in possible leakage failure that may represent deflation/rupture were assessed concerning the product complaint.The process controls and data records collected for the deflated tissue expander are within specification.Therefore, the tear reported on the product is not able to be confirmed as manufacturing-related defect.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use contain the following caution: the silicone shell of the tissue expander may easily be cut by a scalpel or ruptured by excessive stress, manipulation with blunt instruments, or penetration by a needle.Subsequent deflation and/or rupture could result.All devices should be carefully inspected for structural integrity prior to and during implantation.In addition, the patient should be advised that vigorous body movement (e.G., physical exercise) or excessive manipulation or trauma in the region of the expander may cause stress to the device and result in subsequent deflation.As part of mentor's quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released according to approved specifications.Based on the results of this investigation, it was determined that the product met the manufacturing release criteria.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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