GalaFLEX Scaffold
Basic Information
- Brand Name
- GalaFLEX Scaffold
- Primary DI
- 00855920006034
- Version / Model
- 100035-15
- Catalog Number
- GP0408
- Company Name
- Tepha, Inc.
- Labeler DUNS
- 039856765
- Distribution Status
- In Commercial Distribution
- Device Count in Pkg
- 1
- Record Status
- Published
- Publish Date
- 2016-05-27
- Public Version
- 5
- Public Version Date
- 2022-06-10
- Public Version Status
- Update
- Public Device Record Key
- 69f80eec-7d8c-4fe1-afc5-c904d6df103e
Device Description
GalaFLEX 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. 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 GalaFLEX scaffold retains approximately 70% of its strength at 12 weeks. Bioresorption of the scaffold material will be essentially complete within 18-24 months.
Device Characteristics
- Single Use
- Yes
- Prescription Use (Rx)
- Yes
- Over the Counter (OTC)
- No
- Kit
- No
- Combination Product
- No
- HCT/P
- No
- Contains NRL
- No
- Not Made with NRL
- No
- MRI Safety
- Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
- Direct Marking Exempt
- No
- PM Exempt
- No
- Has Serial Number
- No
- Has Lot/Batch Number
- Yes
- Has Manufacturing Date
- No
- Has Expiration Date
- Yes
- Has Donation ID
- No
Sterilization
- Is Sterile
- Yes
- Sterilization Prior Use
- Yes
- Sterilization Methods
- Ethylene Oxide
Product Codes
| Code | Name | Medical Specialty | Regulation # | Device Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOD | Surgical Film | General, Plastic Surgery | 878.3300 | 2 |
GMDN Terms
| Code | Name | Definition | Implantable | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44688 | Extra-gynaecological surgical mesh, synthetic polymer, bioabsorbable | An implantable material (e.g., flat sheet) made from a bioabsorbable synthetic polymer(s) [e.g., polyglycolic acid (PGA), polycarbonate (PC), polyglycolide or carbon fibres] intended for extra-gynaecological, non-dental tissue repair/reinforcement application(s) [e.g., pericardial reinforcement, plastic surgery, abdominal hernia repair]. It may also be intended as a short-term scaffold for tissue regeneration. Disposable devices associated with implantation may be supplied with the mesh. | Yes | Active |
Identifiers
| Type | ID | Issuing Agency | Package Type | Qty per Pkg | Pkg Status | Pkg Discontinue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 00855920006034 | GS1 |
Customer Contacts
- Phone
- 781-357-1750
- [email protected]
Premarket Submissions
| Submission Number | Supplement Number |
|---|---|
| K140533 | 000 |
Device Sizes
| Type | Value | Unit | Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 20 | Centimeter | |
| Width | 10 | Centimeter |