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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TEPHA, INC. - 3005670760 GALAFLEX; BREAST - ABSORBABLE MESH

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TEPHA, INC. - 3005670760 GALAFLEX; BREAST - ABSORBABLE MESH Back to Search Results
Model Number 100035-15
Medical Device Problem Code Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Seroma (2069)
Date of Event 07/12/2016
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Per clinical trial (b)(4): on (b)(6) 2016, patient underwent bilateral revision augmentation; capsular contracture, using an imf incision.2 pieces of galaflex (device #1 and device #2) were used.Concomitant procedure included bilateral capsulectomy.On (b)(6) 2016, bilateral breast seromas were reported.Reported as sae.Patient had aspiration of both seromas on (b)(6) 2016 and (b)(6) 2016.Patient was also treated with medication (keflex 500mg).Wearing post surgical bandeau bra.Resolved without sequelae on (b)(6) 2016.Review by medical affairs identifies the adverse event as likely related to the device and serious.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided, no conclusions can be made.As reported, patient experienced post-op complication of seroma, underwent aspiration and treated with medication.Medical affairs has assessed the patient¿s postoperative course as being serious and likely related to the study device.Review of the device history records confirmed the device was manufactured to specification.Seroma is a known inherent risk of surgery/use of the device and is included as a possible complication in the adverse reaction section of the instructions-for-use (ifu).This mdr is submitted to represent the galaflex (device #1).An additional mdr is submitted to represent the galaflex (device #2).Note: this mdr report is related to a retrospective study conducted to proactively gather real-world evidence on the use and safety of the p4hb product family, including galaflex scaffold, galaflex 3d, and galaflex 3dr.All safety events from the study are adjudicated by the bd medical monitor for an independent assessment of severity and relatedness.In an abundance of caution, events for which relatedness cannot be ruled out are processed for mdr reporting.Not returned - remains implanted.
 
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Brand Name
GALAFLEX
Common Device Name
BREAST - ABSORBABLE MESH
Manufacturer (Section D)
TEPHA, INC. - 3005670760
99 hayden ave suite 360
lexington MA 02421
Manufacturer (Section G)
TEPHA, INC. - 3005670760
99 hayden ave suite 360
lexington MA 02421
Manufacturer Contact
andrew topoulos
100 crossings blvd.
warwick, RI 02886
8005566756
MDR Report Key14693613
Report Number1213643-2022-00415
Device Sequence Number5752501
Product Code OOD
UDI-Device Identifier00855920006034
UDI-Public(01)00855920006034
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateFL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K140533
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Study
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 06/08/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date06/30/2017
Device Model Number100035-15
Device Catalogue NumberGP0408
Device Lot Number140411
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/06/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/15/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/18/2014
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age58 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight50 KG
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