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

Model Number	1884004
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: the device and the tyvek envelope were returned with other pli in a resealable bag.There were traces of contamination observed on the outer tube.Upon return, it was observed that the inner hub was damaged, there were deep scratches on the hub.The inner assembly spun by hand with binding sound.The device was loaded into a handpiece and ran up to 5 ,000rpm.During the blade oscillation, there was a wobbling observed.For further analysis, the inner assembly was pulled out of the outer assembly (was not fixed to the outer blade), and it was observed that the inner shaft was bent near the distal end of the inner hub.There were also striations observed at the distal end of the inner shaft and near the distal end of the inner hub.The device failed functional testing due to defective conditions upon return and the inability to spin properly.Regardless of analysis findings, the inner and outer blades were not fixed together upon return and therefore, the complaint could not be substantiated.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 during pre-op no damage noticed on the product package.The two straight blades were reported to be non-rotating because the inner and outer blades were fixed together, preventing rotation.There was no patient impact.

• 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: 23677669
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-02658
• Device Sequence Number: 8845568
• Product Code: EQJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000543846
• UDI-Public: (01)00763000543846(17)320612(10)0229096728
• 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): 12/01/2025

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: 0229096728
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/29/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2024
• 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