MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TEPHA, INC. - 3005670760 GALAFLEX 3DR; ABSORBABLE MESH

Model Number	100043-02
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Seroma (2069); Impaired Healing (2378)
Date of Event	10/03/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Per clinical trial (b)(4): on (b)(6) 2018, patient underwent bilateral superior pedicle mastopexy using a vertical incision.2 pieces of galaform (galaflex 3dr) were used.Concomitant procedures included earlobe reduction, fat grafting to face, autoaugmentation liposuction to arms, thighs, back.On (b)(6) 2018, delayed wound healing of left breast was reported.There was a small open wound at the midpoint of the vertical incision of the left breast.On (b)(6) 2018 (same day), the area was debrided - there was exposed mesh at the base of the opening.No evidence of any wound infection.Patient probably had a seroma which drained simultaneously.Patient treated with polysporin and dressing changes.Resolution date and outcome unknown.Review by medical affairs identifies the delayed wound healing as likely related to the device and serious.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information available, no conclusions can be made.As reported the patient developed with delayed wound healing and seroma post implant of galaflex 3dr mesh and underwent subsequent surgical intervention.Medical affairs has assessed the ae as being likely related to the device and serious.Review of the device history records confirms the device was manufactured to specification.Seroma is a known inherent risk of surgery/use of the device and is included as a possible complication in the adverse reaction section of the instructions-for-use (ifu).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.

• Brand Name: GALAFLEX 3DR
• Common Device Name: 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: 15711863
• Report Number: 1213643-2022-00680
• Device Sequence Number: 12419649
• Product Code: OOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855920006232
• UDI-Public: (01)00855920006232
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162922
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Study
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 10/14/2022

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: 06/08/2019
• Device Model Number: 100043-02
• Device Catalogue Number: FR3D02
• Device Lot Number: 180258
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2018
• 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: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 86 KG