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); Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the blade was opened and used on the handpiece of m4, the tip was not matched and was not connecting / not seating properly, could not be inserted into the planing device, and could not be used.There was no patient impact.As per the analysis of the faulty blade at lab, wobbling issue was observed during the oscillation of the blade.The distal end of the device/tip was wobbling excessively.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: visually, the pouch was open from 3 of 4 sides when returned.There was no damage noted to the tubing set, the outer tube, outer or the inner hub.Three were traces of contamination noted at the distal end/tip of the inner shaft, and at the proximal end of the inner assembly (shaft, seal and chevrons).Functionally, the inner assembly spun by hand with slight binding.The device was loaded into a handpiece and ran up to 7,500rpm in oscillating mode.During the oscillation of the blade, the wobbling was observed.The distal end of the device/tip was wobbling excessively.For further analysis, the inner shaft was removed from the outer assembly for observation, and it was noticed that the inner shaft was bent near the distal end of the inner hub.There was also striation noted near the bent area of the inner shaft.In the returned condition, there was an 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.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.

• 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: 21361836
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-00430
• Device Sequence Number: 8452491
• Product Code: EQJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000543846
• UDI-Public: 00763000543846
• 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): 02/12/2025

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: 0225538165
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/03/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2022
• 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