MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC XOMED INC. MICRODEBRIDER BLADES AND BURS; BUR, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Model Number XOM UNK MICDEBBUR

Device Problems Break (1069); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/28/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that post-op, the drill bit broke off and still has some stuck in m5 handpiece.There was no patient impact.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: product analysis found that visually, the chevrons on the proximal end of the inner hub were deformed.Portions of the outer hub were broken and there were indentions on the proximal end of the outer hub (locking area) and had a yellow residue on the outside diameter.Functional testing could not be performed due to the broken state of the device.In the returned condition, there was an out of specification condition that was related to the complaint (due to physical damage).Previously applied codes of fdm b17, fdr c20 and fdc d14 are no longer applicable.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: MICRODEBRIDER BLADES AND BURS
• Type of Device: BUR, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC XOMED INC.; 6743 southpoint dr n; jacksonville FL 32216
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC XOMED INC.; 6743 southpoint dr n; jacksonville FL 32216
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 6743 southpoint drive north; jacksonville, FL 32216 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 18967546
• MDR Text Key: 338494567
• Report Number: 1045254-2024-00420
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EQJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: XOM UNK MICDEBBUR
• Device Catalogue Number: XOM UNK MICDEBBUR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/29/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1