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If you are a patient, please consult with your physician. NOT INTENDED FOR U.S. AUDIENCES.

GalaFLEX™ Scaffold Collection

Defy gravity

And native tissue only heals to 80% of its original strength following surgery.⁵ The GalaFLEX™ Scaffold​ Collection, made of 100% P4HB, is designed to help you address these forces—providing immediate soft tissue repair support and long-term strength.

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Positive reinforcement 
Supported tissue is stronger tissue

It's no secret that soft tissue strength and elasticity decline with age.

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And native tissue only heals to 80% of its original strength following surgery.

The GalaFLEX™ Scaffold​ Collection, made of 100% P4HB, is designed to help you address these forces—providing immediate soft tissue repair support and long-term strength.

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Positive reinforcement 
Supported tissue is stronger tissue

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It's no secret that soft tissue strength and elasticity decline with age.

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of its original
strength following
surgery.

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Provides critical strength during initial healing phase

with native tissue ingrowth through its poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB)-based open-pore monofilament structure.

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Promotes the maturation of stronger tissue

gradually transferring the repair load from the scaffold to the new ingrown tissue.

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Leaves behind tissue 3-4x stronger than native tissue

providing long-term strength, support and stability to the elevated tissue.

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Available in a variety of shapes and sizes​

to meet various patient needs​

Available in a variety of shapes and sizes

Provides critical strength during initial healing phase

with native tissue ingrowth through its poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB)-based open-pore monofilament structure.

1,2,3

Promotes the maturation of stronger tissue

gradually transferring the repair load from the scaffold to the new ingrown tissue.

1,2,6,8

Leaves behind tissue 3-4x stronger than native tissue

providing long-term strength, support and stability to the elevated tissue.

1,6,7,9

Available in a variety of shapes and sizes​

to meet various patient needs​

Available in a variety of shapes and sizes

Provides critical strength during initial healing phase

with native tissue ingrowth through its poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB)-based open-pore monofilament structure. ¹'²'³

Promotes the maturation of stronger tissue

gradually transferring the repair load from the scaffold to the new ingrown tissue.¹'²'⁶'⁸

Leaves behind tissue 3-4x stronger than native tissue

providing long-term strength, support and stability to the elevated tissue.¹'⁶'⁷'⁹

Available in a variety of shapes and sizes​

to meet various patient needs​

In plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures, supplemental tissue support is an important factor in achieving lasting, natural-looking results.

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Gravity is a constant force that affects all soft tissue, regardless of whether it has been surgically manipulated. Over time, this repetitive gravitational force can weaken tissue's elasticity and structural integrity, leading to sagging or drooping.

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GalaFLEX™ Scaffold has been demonstrated to provide 2-4x greater strength than native tissue at 12-months following implantation 1,2,11

Support and strength

for the long run -3

The issue with soft tissue 
Why soft tissue support matters 

Learn More about GalaFLEX™

GalaFLEX™ Scaffold Collection
Robust portfolio of shapes and sizes 

The GalaFLEX™ Scaffold is a biologically-derived 2D scaffold for plastic and reconstructive surgery designed to provide immediate soft tissue reinforcement and a foundation for long-term strength.

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Support, elevate and reinforce soft tissue

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Give your patients the
GalaFLEX™ Scaffold advantage.
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  1. Preclinical data on file. Results may not correlate to clinical outcomes. ​

  2. Martin DP, Badhwar A, Shah DV, et al. Characterization of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate mesh for hernia repair applications. J Surg Res. 2013;184(2):766-773. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2013.03.044.​

  3. GalaFLEX™ Scaffold Instructions for Use.​

  4. Choi JW, Kwon SH, Huh CH, Park KC, Youn SW. The influences of skin visco-elasticity, hydration level and aging on the formation of wrinkles: a comprehensive and objective approach. Skin Res Technol. 2013;19(1):e349-e355. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0846.2012.00650.x.​

  5. Xue M, Jackson CJ. Extracellular Matrix Reorganization During Wound Healing and Its Impact on Abnormal Scarring. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2015;4(3):119-136. doi:10.1089/wound.2013.0485.​

  6. Deeken CR, Matthews BD. Characterization of the Mechanical Strength, Resorption Properties, and Histologic Characteristics of a Fully Absorbable Material (Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate-PHASIX Mesh) in a Porcine Model of Hernia Repair. ISRN Surg. 2013;2013:238067. Published 2013 May 28. doi:10.1155/2013/238067. ​

  7. Scott JR, Deeken CR, Martindale RG, Rosen MJ. Evaluation of a fully absorbable poly-4-hydroxybutyrate/absorbable barrier composite mesh in a porcine model of ventral hernia repair. Surg Endosc. 2016;30(9):3691-3701. doi:10.1007/s00464-016-5057-9.​

  8. Williams SF, Martin DP, Moses AC. The History of GalaFLEX P4HB Scaffold. Aesthet Surg J. 2016;36(suppl 2):S33-S42. doi:10.1093/asj/sjw141.​

  9. Native abdominal wall tissue strength adapted from Deeken 2013 (69.7N +/- 13.6).​

  10. Vera, Martin. “Phases of Wound Healing: The Breakdown.” Wound Source. Accessed on Nov 13, 2020. www.woundsource.com. ​

  11. Levenson SM, Geever EF, Crowley LV, Oates JF 3rd, Berard CW, Rosen H. The Healing of Rat Skin Wounds. Ann Surg. 1965;161(2):293–308. doi:10.1097/00000658-196502000-00019.​

  12. Based on surgeon feedback.​

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