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MalfunctionHOC

XPAND X1 IRIS SPECULUM

Received Jul 2, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 17, 2026

Report 3000892087-2026-00001 · MDR key 25692326

Device

Generic name

Xpand X1 Iris Speculum

Model number

346722

Catalog number

346722

Lot number

42752

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Ejection Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ON (B)(6) 2026, A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT XPAND X1 RING DID NOT BEHAVE CORRECTLY. THE CUSTOMER PROVIDED A VIDEO, AND IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THE RING WAS TWISTED UPON DEPLOYMENT. NO PATIENT WAS HARMED, AS THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THEY CAN ANTICIPATE WHEN THE RING IS NOT BEHAVING PROPERLY. THE DEVICE WAS DISCARDED AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR PHYSICAL EVALUATION. REVIEW OF AVAILABLE PMS AND BATCH DOCUMENTATION IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL ROOT CAUSE OF IMPROPER LOADING OF THE RING INTO THE INJECTOR.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE XPAND X1 RING DID NOT BEHAVE CORRECTLY. THE RING WAS TWISTED UPON DEPLOYMENT. NO PATIENT WAS HARMED, AS THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THEY CAN ANTICIPATE WHEN THE RING IS NOT BEHAVING PROPERLY.

Remedial action

  • Replace