Mentor recalls Artoura Breast Tissue Expanders with dull needle tips that may break or be hard to advance. Affected models include TEXP110RH to TEXP140RH. Contact for replacement.
Infusion sets may contain dull/blunt needle tip, which may be difficult to advance, and/or break.
Mentor is recalling Artoura Breast Tissue Expanders that may have dull or blunt needle tips. This could make the needles difficult to advance or break, potentially causing complications during use.
The infusion sets may have dull or blunt needle tips that are difficult to advance and could break. This might cause complications during the insertion or adjustment of the expanders.
Women who own or use Artoura Breast Tissue Expanders with the listed reference numbers are affected. Those with the specific model sizes (300cc to 750cc) are most at risk.
Check the reference numbers on the expanders: TEXP110RH, TEXP120RH, TEXP120RUH, TEXP130RH, TEXP135RH, TEXP140RH, or TEXP150RH. These models have textured, high and ultra high profile designs with specific capacities.
Look for the reference numbers TEXP110RH, TEXP120RH, TEXP120RUH, TEXP130RH, TEXP135RH, TEXP140RH, or TEXP150RH on the expanders.
The affected models are Artoura Breast Tissue Expanders with reference numbers TEXP110RH, TEXP120RH, TEXP120RUH, TEXP130RH, TEXP135RH, TEXP140RH, and TEXP150RH.
The recall is due to a potential risk that the infusion sets may have dull or blunt needle tips that could be difficult to advance or break.
Check the reference numbers on your expanders. If you have the listed models, contact Mentor for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mentor to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1685-2026 — Mentor Mentor Hello, I own a Mentor that is covered by recall Z-1685-2026 from Mentor. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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