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

Model Number	100035-09
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Breast Cancer (1759)
Date of Event	06/19/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As reported, the patient was diagnosed with right breast cancer recurrence post-implant of galaflex.The surgeon did not identify any causal relationship between the cancer patient experiencing a recurrence and the galaflex implant used to treat the patient.In an abundance of caution,  events for which relatedness cannot be completely ruled out are processed for mdr reporting.Review of manufacturing records shows product was manufactured to specification.Note: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
As reported, on (b)(6) 2019 patient was implanted with galaflex.On (b)(6) 2020 a nodule found on breast.Biopsy performed and patient was diagnosed with right breast cancer recurrence.On (b)(6) 2020 identified clear margins, but breast cancer reoccurrence with vascular invasion confirmed on immuno-stains.Subject underwent chemo post recurrent diagnosis with rapid decline in health.On (b)(6) 2020 patient passed away.As reported, the treating surgeon identified the condition of the recurring cancer as not caused by the use of the galaflex (p4hb) implant used to treat the patient.

• 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: 15326335
• Report Number: 1213643-2022-00604
• Device Sequence Number: 6314606
• Product Code: OOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855920006041
• UDI-Public: (01)00855920006041
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140533
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2022

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: 12/31/2020
• Device Model Number: 100035-09
• Device Catalogue Number: GP0608
• Device Lot Number: 190125
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2019
• 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; Death
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Female