MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC XOMED INC. XPS® BLADE; BUR, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Model Number	1884006HR
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that intra op, the blade was broken and the tip protrudes and shaving cannot be performed.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: the device was returned in a triple resealable bag.The device contained tyvek envelope, and an open pouch.The pouch was open from 3 of 4 sides when returned.Upon return, traces of contamination were observed from the proximal to the distal end of the device, and on the tyvek envelope.It was also observed that the middle tube distal end/tip was protruding.An x-ray was performed to capture internal construction of the device, and it was observed that the middle tube spiral wrap was broken and expanded.The functional testing was not performed due to defective condition of the device upon return.H6: codes updated, previously submitted codes fdm b17, fdr c20, img g04041 and fdc d16 are no longer applicable.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant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.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: XPS® BLADE
• 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: 23894524
• Report Number: 1045254-2025-02824
• Device Sequence Number: 14784853
• Product Code: EQJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885074080581
• UDI-Public: (01)00885074080581(17)290618(10)0231586238
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/13/2026

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: 1884006HR
• Device Catalogue Number: 1884006HR
• Device Lot Number: 0231586238
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2025
• 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