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

Model Number	100035-15
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hematoma (1884)
Date of Event	05/08/2015
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Per clinical trial (b)(6): on (b)6) 2015, patient underwent bilateral mastopexy; inferior pedicle, using a full vertical and horizontal t incision.1 piece of galaflex was used, cut in half.No concomitant procedures were done.On (b)(6) 2015, right breast hematoma was reported.On (b)(6) 2015, patient had evacuation of hematoma.Resolved without sequelae on (b)(6) 2015.Review by medical affairs identifies the hematoma as likely related to the device and serious.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided, no conclusions can be made.As reported, the patient was diagnosed with post-op complication of hematoma and underwent evacuation of hematoma.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.Hematoma are known inherent risk of the surgery/use of the device and included as possible complications in the adverse reactions section of the instructions for use (ifu) supplied with the device.This mdr represents the ae of hematoma.An additional mdr was submitted to report additional ae of swelling.Not returned - remains implanted.

• 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 Key: 14799665
• Report Number: 1213643-2022-00473
• Device Sequence Number: 5876727
• Product Code: OOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855920006034
• UDI-Public: (01)00855920006034
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140533
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2015
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Study
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/21/2022

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 Date: 09/30/2017
• Device Model Number: 100035-15
• Device Catalogue Number: GP0408
• Device Lot Number: 140485
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2015
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 45 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 59 KG