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OviTex® PRS R20143-2020PRecalls & reported problems

Tela Bio, Inc. · The OviTex® PRS Reinforced Tissue Matrix Device is a sterile reinforced matrix device comprised of non-dermal sourced layers of extracellular matrix (ECM) (ovine (sheep) derived ECM), paired with a minimal suture footprint. The OviTex PRS Reinforced Tissue Matrix Device provides an alternative device solution to permanent synthetic, resorbable/bioabsorbable synthetic, and biologic meshes. The device is permeable to facilitate fluid management, provides controlled stretch, and will incorporate into recipient tissue with associated cellular and microvascular ingrowth. Reinforced tissue matrices remodel into host tissue while maintaining compatibility with the body. The OviTex PRS Reinforced Tissue Matrix Device is for use in plastic and reconstructive surgery. · Class 2 · Implant

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 00856072005074), received between Sep 30, 2022 and Sep 30, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Disintegration” (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

  • Material Disintegration1

Patient problems

  • Seroma1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 30, 2022Material Disintegration; Material Disintegration

    A PATIENT UNDERWENT BILATERAL BREAST RECONSTRUCTION WITH TISSUE EXPANDERS AND OVITEX PRS PERMANENT ON (B)(6) 2022. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED ABNORMAL DRAIN OUTPUT AND RETURNED TO THE OPERATING ROOM ON (B)(6) 2022. THE REMAINING OVITEX PRS MATERIAL AND THE IMPLANTED TISSUE EXPANDERS WERE REMOVED ON THIS DATE. THE SURGEON PLACED ANTIBIOTIC BEADS TO TREAT ANY POTENTIAL INFECTION.

    Patient problems: Seroma

    MAUDE report 15512601 ↗

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