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Gryphon P Br Ds Anchor W/Oc: medical device reports filed with FDA
554 reports name it, 2017–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Depuy Mitek US. Product code MAI.
- 554
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 62 a year
- 111
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 128 in the 12 months before
- 93.1%
- classified as malfunction
- 73.8% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 554 reports that name the brand "Gryphon P Br Ds Anchor W/Oc" (fastener fixation biodegradable soft tissue), received between July 2017 and July 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Depuy Mitek US. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
111 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 13% from 128 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (93.1%) and injury (6.9%); across all fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue reports (product code MAI) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 73.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (69.1%), migration (12.8%) and migration or expulsion of device (4%). The patient problems coded most often are injury, not applicable and tissue damage. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 17,237 reports carrying product code MAI. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 383 | 69.1% | 56.6% |
| Migrationthe device moved from where it was placed | 71 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Migration or expulsion of device | 22 | 4% | 1.2% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 19 | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 19 | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Difficult to advance | 15 | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Device damaged prior to usethe device was damaged before use | 8 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Material deformation | 8 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| Unintended movement | 8 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Device contaminated during manufacture or shipping | 6 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Material frayed | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Material split, cut or torn | 5 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Deformation due to compressive stress | 4 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Device-device incompatibility | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Material twisted/bent | 4 | 0.7% | 1% |
| Failure to advance | 2 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Positioning problem | 2 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Contamination /decontamination problem | 1 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Device damaged by another device | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Device damaged prior to receipt by user | 1 | 0.2% | 0% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Injurya physical injury | 19 | 3.4% |
| Not applicable | 13 | 2.3% |
| Tissue damage | 5 | 0.9% |
| Inflammationinflammation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient | 2 | 0.4% |
| Adhesion(s) | 1 | 0.2% |
| Foreign body reaction | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hypersensitivity/allergic reaction | 1 | 0.2% |
| Impaired healingslow healing | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Gryphon P Br Ds Anchor W/Oc | Product code MAI | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 554 | 17,237 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 3.2% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 6.9% | 23.9% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 93.1% | 73.8% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 98.6% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code MAI
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 5 Healix Advance Br W/Ocord | 488 | 140 | 0% |
| 4 75 Healix Advance Kntlss Br | 493 | 71 | 0% |
| UNK - Implant | 771 | 80 | 0% |
| Omnispan Meniscal Repair 27deg | 714 | 161 | 0% |
| Bio-Comp Swvlk C Cld 4 75x19 1mm | 361 | 119 | 0% |
| Omnispan Meniscal Repair 12deg | 438 | 44 | 0% |
| Twinfix Ultra Ha 4 5 W/2 Ub Wh & Blue | 316 | 56 | 0% |
| 4 5 Healix Advance Br3sut W/Oc | 238 | 12 | 0% |
| Osteoraptor 2 9 W/ 2 Ub White / Blue | 290 | 55 | 0% |
| Lupine Br Ds W/Orthcrd | 292 | 44 | 0% |
| Bio-Compsi Crkscrw Ft 4 5x 14mm | 209 | 88 | 0% |
| Healix Advance Orthocord | 188 | 188 | 0% |
| Healicoil Knotless Rgnst | 330 | 108 | 0% |
| PEEK SWIVELOCK C,4.75x19.1MM | 167 | 58 | 0% |
| 5 5 Healix Advance Kntlss Br | 156 | 25 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Gryphon P Br Ds Anchor W/Oc reports
How many FDA reports name Gryphon P Br Ds Anchor W/Oc?
554 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 111 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (93.1%) and injury (6.9%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (69.1%), migration (12.8%), migration or expulsion of device (4%), crack (3.4%) and detachment of device or device component (3.4%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Gryphon P Br Ds Anchor W/Oc was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.