MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, Smooth, Tall Height SCPX140THRecalls & reported problems
Mentor Texas L.P. · Breast Tissue Expander, Suture Tabs, Integral Injection Dome, 650CC · Class U · Implant
All models of MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, Smooth, Tall Height (5)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10081317028458), received between May 10, 2022 and Aug 22, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (4 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Feb 18, 2026Class IIOpen, Classified
Infusion sets may contain dull/blunt needle tip, which may be difficult to advance, and/or break.
Z-1684-2026 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Rupture4
- Off-Label Use2
Patient problems
- Deformity/ Disfigurement3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 22, 2025Off-Label Use; Material Rupture; Off-Label Use; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST SURGERY WITH 650CC MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, SMOOTH, TALL HEIGHT ON BOTH SIDES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL EXPANDER DEFLATION. AS A RESULT, THE EXPANDERS WERE EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2025. THIS MEDWATCH REPORT IS FOR THE PATIENT¿S LEFT-SIDED DEVICE.
Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement
MAUDE report 22874423 ↗InjuryAug 22, 2025Off-Label Use; Material Rupture; Off-Label Use; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT BREAST SURGERY WITH 650CC MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, SMOOTH, TALL HEIGHT ON BOTH SIDES AND EXPERIENCED BILATERAL EXPANDER DEFLATION. AS A RESULT, THE EXPANDERS WERE EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2025. THIS MEDWATCH REPORT IS FOR THE PATIENT¿S RIGHT-SIDED DEVICE.
Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement
MAUDE report 22874409 ↗InjuryMay 31, 2023Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FEMALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A BREAST RECONSTRUCTION WITH AN UNSPECIFIED BREAST TISSUE EXPANDER AND EXPERIENCED A DEFLATION ON THE LEFT SIDE POST-OPERATIVELY. IT WAS STATED THAT AFTER A MONTH, THE TISSUE EXPANDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND LEAKED. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT EXPLANTATION ON (B)(6) 2023. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE REPORTED DEVICE WAS A MENTOR DEVICE AND AS SUCH THE COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED CONSERVATIVELY. IF MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, MENTOR WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement
MAUDE report 17032151 ↗InjuryMay 10, 2022Material Rupture; Material Rupture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CPX4 PLUS SMOOTH TALL HEIGHT 650CC BEING USED IN A BREAST SURGERY WAS FOUND TO BE DEFLATED DURING THE OPERATION. NO ADVERSE EVENT WAS EXPERIENCED BY THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON USED BACKUP DEVICES, AND THERE WERE NO REPORTED PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR PROCEDURAL DELAYS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14347929 ↗
Other Expander, skin, inflatable devices
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- MENTOR CPX 4 Breast Tissue Expander with Suture Tabs 3549314Mentor Texas L.P. · EXPANDER, SKIN, INFLATABLE1 recall22 reports
- MENTOR CPX4 PLUS, Smooth, Medium Height SCPX146MHMentor Texas L.P. · Expander, skin, inflatable1 recall18 reports
- Natrelle® Style 133 Tissue Expanders with Suture Tabs 133MX-13-TAllergan, Inc. · Expander, Skin, Inflatable1 recall16 reports
- MENTOR ARTOURA PLUS, Smooth, Ultra High Profile SDC135UHMentor Texas L.P. · Expander, skin, inflatable1 recall14 reports
- MENTOR ARTOURA PLUS, Smooth, High Profile SDC150HMentor Texas L.P. · Expander, skin, inflatable1 recall14 reports
- MENTOR ARTOURA PLUS, Smooth, Ultra High Profile SDC120UHMentor Texas L.P. · Expander, skin, inflatable1 recall14 reports
- Natrelle® Style 133 Tissue Expanders with Suture Tabs 133MV-14-TAllergan, Inc. · Expander, Skin, Inflatable1 recall13 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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