inforMED
MalfunctionFWP

SST EZ SPHERE - 20MM

Received Mar 30, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 4, 2026

Report 0008010177-2026-00046 · MDR key 24727397

Device

Generic name

Implant

Catalog number

80012

Lot number

YW8J57

Product problems

  • Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NEEDLES USED TO FIX THE MUSCLES IN PLACE COULD NOT BE INSERTED THROUGH THE DESIGNATED OPENINGS, AS THE OPENINGS WERE TOO NARROW AND THE SUTURE CHANNELS WERE NOT CONTINUOUS. THE SURGEON WAS REQUIRED TO APPLY SIGNIFICANT FORCE TO PENETRATE THE SPECIFIED SUTURE CHANNELS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE NEEDLE DEVIATING LATERALLY DURING THE PROCEDURE AND CAUSING AN INJURY TO THE SURGEON. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR ANY MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED AT INTAKE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, IT WILL BE REPORTED ON A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.