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

Model Number	100035-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	01/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No conclusions can be made.The patient's attorney alleges that the patient had pain in the implant site associated with the galaflex mesh used to treat the patient.The patient's attorney alleges that the patient had subsequent surgical intervention to remove the galaflex implant; however, no details have been provided.A review of manufacturing records was conducted and shows the product was manufactured to specification.Should additional information be provided, a supplemental emdr will be submitted.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
Per information provided: attorney alleges that the patient underwent bilateral breast ptosis breast mastopexy procedure on (b)(6) 2024, during which a galaflex mesh was implanted.Following the procedure, the patient experienced pain at the implantation site, which led to a subsequent surgical intervention.On or about (b)(6) 2024, plaintiff required a procedure to remove the galaflex mesh.On or about (b)(6) 2026, plaintiff underwent an additional surgery to remove the galaflex mesh.Plaintiff was injured severely and permanently.As alleged, the patient experienced additional surgical intervention, mental anguish and chronic pain.Attorney alleges general allegations for "past, present, and future damages, including but not limited to, mental and physical pain and suffering for severe and permanent personal injuries sustained by the patient." it is also alleged that the device was defective.

• 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: 25390570
• Report Number: 1213643-2026-00711
• Device Sequence Number: 14750290
• Product Code: OOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855920006010
• UDI-Public: (01)00855920006010(17)250731(10)LXHS0034
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: RI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140533
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2026

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: 07/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 100035-01
• Device Catalogue Number: GP0206
• Device Lot Number: LXHS0034
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2023
• 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