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Quadcut® 1884380HRERecalls & reported problems

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · BLADE 1884380HRE QUADCUT 4.3MM X 13CM · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00763000033910), received between Jul 5, 2021 and Jul 5, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Vibration” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Aug 31, 2021Class IIOpen, Classified

    There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration.

    Z-0156-2022 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Vibration1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 5, 2021Vibration; Vibration

    A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER REPORTED VIA MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE THAT DURING A FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY, THE HCP NOTED SHE FELT THE BLADE WAS A LITTLE BIT WOBBLY AND NOT AS STIFF AS IT USUALLY IS. SHE DISCONTINUED USE OF THE BLADE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH BACKUP PRODUCT(S). THERE WAS NO INTERVENTION PERFORMED. THERE WAS 15 MINUTES DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY. ON FOLLOW UP, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLADE WAS BEING USED ON THE PATIENT WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12115543 ↗

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