GalaFORM 3D 100043-07Recalls & reported problems
Tepha, Inc. · GalaFORM 3D scaffold is a bioresorbable surgical mesh manufactured from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB). P4HB is produced from a naturally occurring monomer and is processed into monofilament fibers and knitted into a surgical scaffold. The scaffold has a 3D curvature supported with a P4HB rim designed to promote better conformance with a patient's anatomy in locations in which a flat design does not easily conform. P4HB bioresorbs through a process of hydrolysis and hydrolytic enzymatic digestion. It has been developed to optimize resorption rate and prolong strength retention in order to provide support throughout the expected period of healing. Although the scaffold loses strength with time, its porous construction was designed to allow native tissue ingrowth and gradual transfer of load from the scaffold to the tissue. Pre-clinical implantation studies indicate that GalaFORM 3D scaffold retains approximately 70% of its strength at 12 weeks. Bioresorption of the scaffold material will be essentially complete within 18-24 months. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of GalaFORM 3D (5)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00855920006287), received between Jul 12, 2022 and Jul 12, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient-Device Incompatibility” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Patient-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- Erosion1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 12, 2022Patient-Device Incompatibility; Patient-Device Incompatibility
PER CLINICAL TRIAL (B)(4): ON (B)(6) 2019, PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL CENTRAL MOUND MASTOPEXY USING A FULL VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL T INCISION. 1 PIECE OF GALAFORM (GALAFLEX 3DR) WAS USED, CUT INTO OVAL SHAPE. NO CONCOMITANT PROCEDURES WERE DONE. ON (B)(6) 2019, EROSION; RIGHT BREAST WAS REPORTED. PER NOTES: ON (B)(6) 2019, THE RIGHT SIDE IS DEFINITELY FLAT REQUIRES SHORTENING AND TIGHTENING OF THE RIGHT INFRAMAMMARY FOLD MEDIALLY AND MEDIAL MOVEMENT OF THE RIGHT NIPPLE. UNKNOWN ACTION/TREATMENT WAS TAKEN. NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS GIVEN. RESOLVED WITHOUT SEQUELAE ON (B)(6) 2020. REVIEW OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS IDENTIFIED THAT THE EROSION IS LIKELY RELATED TO THE DEVICE AND SERIOUS.
Patient problems: Erosion
MAUDE report 14985003 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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