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Per clinical trial cp-1060: on (b)(6) 2018, patient underwent revision bilateral mastopexy/reduction; inferior pedicle, using a full vertical and horizontal t incision.2 pieces of galaform (galaflex 3dr) were used.Concomitant procedures include fat grafting to left breast and liposuction.On (b)(6) 2018, infection of left breast was reported.Treated with medication (bactrim and bactroban).Resolved without sequelae on (b)(6) 2018.Review by medical affairs identifies the adverse event as likely related to the device and serious.
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Based on the information provided, no conclusions can be made.As reported, patient experienced postoperative left breast infection.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.Infection is a known inherent risk of the surgery/use and listed as a possible complication in the adverse reaction section of the instruction for use (ifu) supplied with the device.In regards to infection the warnings section of the ifu states, "if an infection develops, treat the infection aggressively.An unresolved infection may require removal of the scaffold." 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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