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); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: product analysis found that visually, the pouch was open from 3 of 4 sides when returned.There were traces of contamination found at the distal end of the outer tube, and at the proximal end of the inner shaft.There was no damage noted to the outer tube, the outer or the inner hub.Functionally, the inner assembly spun by hand with binding.The device was loaded into a handpiece and ran up to 7,500rpm in oscillating mode.During the blade oscillation, the excessive wobbling was observed.For further analysis, the inner assembly was pulled out from the outer assembly, and it was noticed that the inner shaft was bent.The inner shaft was bent near the distal end of the inner hub.There were also traces of striations observed at the distal end of the inner shaft, and on the inner shaft near the distal end of the inner hub.The device failed due to defective condition upon return and the inability to spin properly.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that pre-op, the blade did not rotate.The blade could not be used with another handpiece, other blades with the same handpiece could be used normally.There was no patient involved.

• 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: 21418140
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-00518
• Device Sequence Number: 15755191
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/20/2025

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: 0227447851
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/28/2023
• 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