SynPOR 08.510.120SRecalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-STERILE 50MMX50MM/0.8MM THICK · Class 2 · Implant
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Synthes SYNPOR square surgical mesh sheet is a sterile implant used to reinforce tissue during surgery. The 47 reports mostly describe the sheet arriving broken or snapped in pieces, sometimes with holes, peeling layers, yellowing, or too soft to hold its shape once the package was opened, so surgeons swapped in another product and finished the operation. There are no deaths and no injuries, and no recalls name this device. Reports fell from 7 in the prior 12 months to none in the last 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 47
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 47 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587026039), received between Jul 20, 2022 and Oct 21, 2025 — classified as 47 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (42 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break42
- Peeled/Delaminated7
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem2
- Material Discolored2
- Defective Device1
- Device Damaged Prior to Use1
- Material Deformation1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions47
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 47 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 21, 2025Material Discolored; No Apparent Adverse Event; Material Discolored; No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, UPON OPENING THE PACKING, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF AND HAD YELLOWING DISCOLORATION. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23347529 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, OPENED THE PACKING, THE DEVICE WAS FOUND TO BE TOO SOFT AND UNSUPPORTED(AS THE ATTACHED VIDEO SHOWS). ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22168885 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE THE SURGERY, SYNPOR PACKAGING WAS OPENED AND IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD A HOLE IN IT. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21911743 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE A NASAL SURGERY, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21072601 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE A NASAL SURGERY, IT WAS NOTED NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21072574 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE A NASAL SURGERY, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21072496 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE A NASAL SURGERY, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21072382 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2024Device Damaged Prior to Use; Device Damaged Prior to Use
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6)2023, THAT DURING THE SURGERY, OPENED THE PACKING, NOTED THE EDGES WERE ROUGH AND THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE DEVICE (AS THE PHOTO SHOWS). ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-SILE 50X50/0.8 THICK THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18642059 ↗MalfunctionJul 19, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM CHINA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE DEVICE IN QUESTION WAS BROKEN. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-STERILE 50MMX50MM/0.8MM THICK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17349327 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM CHINA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE DEVICE IN QUESTION WAS BROKEN. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-STERILE 50MMX50MM/0.8MM THICK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17344585 ↗MalfunctionMay 24, 2023Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE RHINOPLASTY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, WHILE OPENING THE PACKAGING, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-STERILE 50MMX50MM/0.8MM THICK.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16991332 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHESE REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: BREAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2023, THAT DURING THE SURGERY, THE SURGEON OPENED THE PACKING AND NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-SILE 50X50/0.8 THICK THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16768404 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6), 2023, DURING THE SURGERY THE DEVICE WAS FOUND BROKEN. SECOND SET OF DEVICE WAS USED TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. THIRD SET DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-STERILE 50MMX50MM/0.8MM THICK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16765638 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, DURING THE SURGERY THE DEVICE WAS FOUND BROKEN. SECOND SET OF DEVICE WAS USED TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. THIRD SET DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-STERILE 50MMX50MM/0.8MM THICK. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16765635 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2023Break; Break
THERE WAS NO DELAY IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16765632 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: BREAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022, THAT DURING THE SURGERY, THE DEVICE WAS NOTED TO HAVE BROKEN OFF. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-SILE 50X50/0.8 THICK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16765123 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: BREAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022, THAT DURING THE SURGERY, THE DEVICE WAS NOTED TO HAVE BROKEN OFF. CHANGED ANOTHER ONE TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-SILE 50X50/0.8 THICK THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16765089 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A RHINOPLASTY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, DURING CUTTING, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY, AND THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO DELAY TO SURGERY. NO FRAGMENTS WERE RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-STERILE 50MMX50MM/0.8MM THICK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR PC-(B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16750371 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: BREAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, DURING CUTTING, THE DEVICE BROKE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR SYNPOR SHEET 50*50 T0.8.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16745198 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2023Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: DISCOLORATION& HOLE IN DEVICE: IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE THE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, WHILE OPENING THE PACKING, THE PRODUCT WAS YELLOW AND HAD A HOLE IN DEVICE. PARTICLES WERE FALLING OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-SILE 50X50/0.8 THICK.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16744528 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2023Break; Peeled/Delaminated; Break; Peeled/Delaminated
DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A RHINOPLASTY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF AND SOME PARTICLES FALL OFF FROM THE EDGE OF DEVICE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR PC-(B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE SYNPOR SHEET 50*50 T0.8.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16743885 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: BREAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, OPEN THE PACKAGING, NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNPOR SQUARE SHEET-SILE 50X50/0.8 THICK THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16743387 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2023Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A RHINOPLASTY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF AND SOME PARTICLES FALL OFF FROM THE EDGE OF DEVICE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR SYNPOR SHEET 50*50 T0.8.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16742786 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2023Break; Peeled/Delaminated; Break; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A RHINOPLASTY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF AND SOME PARTICLES FALL OFF FROM THE EDGE OF DEVICE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).THIS REPORT IS FOR SYNPOR SHEET 50*50 T0.8.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16742711 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2023Break; Peeled/Delaminated; Break; Peeled/Delaminated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A RHINOPLASTY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS NOTED THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF AND SOME PARTICLES FALL OFF FROM THE EDGE OF DEVICE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR SYNPOR SHEET 50*50 T0.8.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16742630 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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