Mentor Texas recalls Artoura breast tissue expanders with specific reference numbers due to potential dull needle tips that may cause difficulty advancing or breaking during use.
Infusion sets may contain dull/blunt needle tip, which may be difficult to advance, and/or break.
Mentor Texas recalls Artoura breast tissue expanders with reference numbers SDC-100UH through SDC-140UH. The expanders may have dull or blunt needle tips that could be difficult to advance or break, potentially causing complications during medical procedures.
The expanders may contain dull or blunt needle tips that are difficult to advance or break during medical procedures. This could lead to complications such as delayed or failed tissue expansion, requiring additional medical intervention.
Patients who have received Artoura breast tissue expanders with the specified reference numbers are likely affected. Those undergoing breast reconstruction surgery are most at risk due to the potential for needle issues during procedures.
Check the reference numbers on the expanders: SDC-100UH, SDC-110UH, SDC-120UH, SDC-130UH, SDC-135UH, or SDC-140UH. These are smooth ultra high profile tissue expanders with specific capacities ranging from 350cc to 850cc.
Look for the reference numbers SDC-100UH through SDC-140UH on the expanders.
The expanders may contain dull or blunt needle tips that could be difficult to advance or break during medical procedures.
Check the reference numbers on the expanders: SDC-100UH, SDC-110UH, SDC-120UH, SDC-130UH, SDC-135UH, or SDC-140UH.
The recall does not specify a stop-use action; the hazard is low risk and does not require immediate discontinuation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mentor Texas to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1687-2026 — Mentor Texas Mentor Texas Hello, I own a Mentor Texas that is covered by recall Z-1687-2026 from Mentor Texas. 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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