GRYPHON 211037Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · GRYPHON Fishmouth Guide · Class 1
All models of GRYPHON (7)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705001491), received between Jan 13, 2022 and Oct 15, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SHAFT OF THE GRYPHON FISHMOUTH GUIDE DEVICE BROKE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHAFT OF THE GUIDE BENT OFF THE HANDLE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHAFT WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED, AND ANOTHER GUIDE DEVICE WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT, NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23301195 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2022Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE RED HANDLE ON THE GRYPHON FISHMOUTH GUIDE DEVICE DISSOCIATED FROM SHAFT RESULTING IN BEING BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE FAULT WAS A CLEAN BREAK AS IF THE RED HANDLE CAME OUT. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13254092 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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