Natrelle 133S Tissue Expanders 133S-SX-13-TRecalls & reported problems
Allergan, Inc. · Natrelle TE Smooth 133S-SX-13-T (US) · Class U · Implant
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888628043954), received between Dec 23, 2019 and Oct 17, 2023 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (2 reports).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak2
- Break1
- Device Appears to Trigger Rejection1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant3
- Bacterial Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 17, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED, A RIGHT SIDE "THE SEAM WAS LEAKING". DEVICE HAS BEEN EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17953873 ↗InjuryNov 9, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED UNKNOWN SIDE "EXCHANGE ON A PATIENT WHO¿S TE WAS DEFLATED. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE A RESULT OF THEIR DOG JUMPING ON THEIR CHEST, BUT WANT TO SEND IN THE IMPLANT TO BE SURE." THE DEVICE HAS BEEN EXPLANTED AND REPLACED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12779929 ↗InjuryFeb 19, 2021Device Appears to Trigger Rejection; Device Appears to Trigger Rejection
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED A PATIENT TESTED POSITIVE FOR "AEROMONAS HYDROPHILA". THIS IS FOR THE LEFT SIDE. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection
MAUDE report 11349639 ↗InjuryDec 23, 2019Break; Break
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED A NOT IMPLANTED DEVICE HAS A "PUNCTURE HOLE AND BEGAN LEAKING." DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 9511918 ↗
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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
- 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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