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

Catalog Number	3549215
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Code Available (3191)
Date of Event	08/13/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The mentor failure analysis lab has 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: deflation.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a (b)(6) female patient who underwent an unspecified breast prosthesis implantation procedure with a 650cc mentor cpx 4 breast tissue expander with suture tabs on the left side, suffered deflation post-operatively.As a result, the patient underwent implant explantation on (b)(6) 2019.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
On 10/15/2019, the product investigation was completed.Device investigation summary: during evaluation of the sample, it was observed a tear in the union between patch and shell.Additional testing was not performed to avoid compromise the device integrity.No other anomalies were discovered.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.Deflation is a known complication associated with mentor mammary tissue expander devices.Possible causes of deflation of tissue expander-filled implants include but are not limited to the following events: excessive stresses or manipulations as may occur during normal, daily routines including customary and purposeful trauma to the breast.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.Based on the information reported and/or the product investigation, there is no evidence that the issue is related with the manufacturing process.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 8996476
• Report Number: 1645337-2019-19089
• Device Sequence Number: 13529256
• Product Code: LCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00081317006756
• UDI-Public: 00081317006756
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/13/2019

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: 10/01/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 3549215
• Device Lot Number: 7505720
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 44 YR