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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 100035-09
Medical Device Problem Code Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Capsular Contracture (1761); Fluid Discharge (2686); Breast Discomfort/Pain (4504)
Date of Event 09/01/2016
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided, no conclusions can be made.As reported, patient experienced the post-op complication of capsular contracture, breast pain, nipple discharge and underwent mesh removal.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.Pain is a known inherent risk of surgery and listed as a possible complication in the adverse reaction section of the instruction 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 - mesh explanted.
 
Event or Problem Description
Per clinical trial (b)(4): patient has an extensive history of breast procedures.On (b)(6) 2016, patient underwent left breast revision augmentation; capsular contracture using a full vertical and horizontal t incision.No concomitant procedures were done.1 piece of galaflex was used.On (b)(6) 2016, bilateral capsular contracture was reported.In (b)(6) 2016, patient was in a car accident and experienced additional complications.On (b)(6) 2017, left nipple discharge and left breast pain reported as well as left breast capsular contracture.On (b)(6) 2018, patient had bilateral capsulectomies performed with removal of galaflex of the left breast and removal of seri scaffold of the right breast along with breast implant exchange.No additional p4hb was placed.The bilateral capsular contracture reported on (b)(6) 2016, is possibly related to p4hb, per pi.Left nipple discharge, left breast pain and left breast capsular contracture have unknown relatedness to p4hb, per pi.Capsular contracture resolved without sequelae on (b)(6) 2018.Left nipple discharge and left breast pain have unknown resolution dates, with sequelae.Review by medical affairs identifies as likely related to the device and serious.
 
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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 Key14757218
Report Number1213643-2022-00445
Device Sequence Number17809298
Product Code OOD
UDI-Device Identifier00855920006041
UDI-Public(01)00855920006041
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateGA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K140533
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2018
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Study
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 06/17/2022
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 Date01/31/2018
Device Model Number100035-09
Device Catalogue NumberGP0608
Device Lot Number150154
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/14/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/21/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/09/2015
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 Age46 YR
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight68 KG
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