MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC XOMED INC. TRICUT® STRAIGHT SHAFT 4MM 11CM LONG; BUR, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Model Number	1884004
Medical Device Problem Codes	Vibration (1674); Mechanical Jam (2983); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the operation, after the blade was connected to the handle, it could not be rotated normally, the interface was not smooth, and it was stuck.The blade was vibrating when connected to handpiece and it was not used on patient.Checked that the handpiece was normal, and it could work normally when replacing other same-model blade.A new blade was replaced to complete the surgery.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 624392.H3: product analysis found visually, there were indentions and a clear residue on the proximal outside diameter of the outer hub that was consistent with adhesive.Per the drawing, a thin layer of loctite is applied between the retainer and outer hub.The proximal outside diameter of the outer hub (locking area) shall be 0.340 +0.003/-0.001 inches and the high spots of adhesive measured up to 0.343 inches which was in specification.There was no damage to the distal tip and no loose components.Functionally, the inner assembly spun freely by hand with no binding.The blade fit securely into a handpiece and the oscillated at 7500 rpm with no issues.In the returned condition, there was no out of specification condition that was related to the complaint.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: TRICUT® STRAIGHT SHAFT 4MM 11CM LONG
• Common Device Name: 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: justin ellis ; 6743 southpoint drive north; jacksonville, FL 32216 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21319480
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-00290
• Device Sequence Number: 8457497
• Product Code: EQJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00681490047456
• UDI-Public: 00681490047456
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/06/2025

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1884004
• Device Catalogue Number: 1884004
• Device Lot Number: 0221816373
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/01/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown