| Catalog Number |
TEXP130RH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
10/31/2019
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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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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: implant exchange.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a (b)(6) year-old female patient underwent breast surgery with an artoura breast tissue expander 475cc device that deflated after implantation.It was observed during exchange surgery on (b)(6) 2019 that the left side tissue expander was deflating around the port.The deflated expander was replaced with an unspecified breast prosthesis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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On 01/08/2020, mentor completed the investigation on the suspect medical device.Device evaluation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that the patient experienced a tissue expander deflation.The device was visually inspected and it was found with no apparent damage.Leak testing revealed leakage at the union between shell and patch in the anterior view.No other anomalies were observed.Microscopic examination of the edges of the tear gave no indications of instrument damage.No other anomalies observed.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.Possible causes of deflation of tissue expander 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.Complaint information will be included in complaint trending that is reviewed and monitor by quality assurance on a regular basis to determine if further action is necessary.Manufacturer¿s reference number: (b)(4).
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