inforMED
InjuryOOD

GALAFLEX

Received Apr 12, 2024 · Event occurred Mar 10, 2024

Report MW5153837 · MDR key 19104962

Device

Generic name

Surgical Film

Patient

Female

  • Bacterial Infection
  • Bacterial Infection

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GALAFLEX ALMOST KILLED ME. TWICE. I NEVER KNEW IT WAS NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA.I HAD TO HAVE TWO SURGERIES AND CONTRACTED CLOSTRIDIOIDES DIFFICILE FROM THE AMOUNT OF THE ANTIBIOTICS.