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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 100035-14
Medical Device Problem Code Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Unspecified Reproductive System or Breast Problem (4513)
Date of Event 09/14/2019
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Per clinical trial (b)(6): on (b)(6) 2018, patient underwent bilateral augmentation mastopexy using a full vertical and horizontal t incision.One piece of galaflex was used and cut into a rectangle.No concomitant procedures were performed.On (b)(6) 2019, left migration, malposition or contraction was reported.Note states that physician can do left lateral capsulorraphy to make breasts more even.No documentation of further procedure being done.No further information given and resolution date not given.Review by medical affairs identifies 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 migration.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.Migration is a known inherent risk of the surgery/use of the device and listed as a possible complication in the adverse reaction section of the instructions for use (ifu) supplied with the device.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 Key14086795
Report Number1213643-2022-00149
Device Sequence Number5251219
Product Code OOD
UDI-Device Identifier00855920006027
UDI-Public(01)00855920006027
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMD
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K140533
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2018
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Study
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 04/06/2022
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 Date04/30/2020
Device Model Number100035-14
Device Catalogue NumberGP0208
Device Lot Number170461
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/04/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/12/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured11/01/2017
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 Age37 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight68 KG
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