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ENT MR8 1847ATTAVRecalls & reported problems

Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions · ATTACHMENT 1847ATTAV ENTMR8 ANGLE VARBL · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Medtronic ENT surgical drill attachment is used in ear, nose and throat surgery. The 88 reports mostly mention it overheating, being hard to insert, and parts breaking or coming loose, with no deaths and 1 injury. No recalls name this device. Reports rose sharply over the last 12 months, from 17 to 68.

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Adverse event reports
97
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 97 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000356996), received between Mar 7, 2024 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 96 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (21 reports).

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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 5 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 8 reportsJul 2026: 41 reportsAug 2026: 16 reportsSep 2026: 9 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202641
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • No Apparent Adverse Event39
  • Overheating of Device21
  • Difficult to Insert17
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component7
  • Loss of Power7
  • Naturally Worn6
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking5
  • Noise, Audible2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions87
  • Insufficient Information10
  • Nerve Damage1
  • Paresis1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 97 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Medtronic received information regarding a planned maintenance with no alleged product deficiency. There was no patient involvement. Additional information was received stating bearing detachment was found during evaluation.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50944402 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Difficult to Insert

    It was reported that the attachment is not holding a burr. There is no patient impact reported.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50927962 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Medtronic received information regarding a repair request, and no alleged product deficiencies were reported. At the time of report no patient impact was observed . Additional information received that bearings were detached during evaluation

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50894451 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Medtronic received information regarding a loaner return, and no alleged product deficiencies were reported. No patient impact or complications have been reported as a result of this event. Additional information received stating that bearings were detached during evaluation. Additional information received stating that there was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50893647 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Overheating of Device

    It was reported that the attachment was overheating. At the time of the report, there was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50865372 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Medtronic received information regarding a loaner return, and no alleged product deficiencies were reported. There was no patient involvement or complications as a result of the event. Additional information was received stating that detached distal bearing was found during evaluation.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50856720 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50785915 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Naturally Worn

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50767381 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Medtronic received information regarding a repair request with no alleged product deficiency. There was no patient impact.  Additional information was received stating a detached bearing was found during evaluation.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50726067 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Loss of Power

    It was reported that during testing, device was not rotating properly. At the time of report, there was no patient involvement.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50524490 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Loss of Power

    It was reported that the device was not working. There was no impact to the patient at the time of report. Additional information received as detached bearings found during evaluation.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50470812 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Naturally Worn

    It was reported that the attachment was broken. There was no patient impact in this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50424981 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2026Naturally Worn

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50293189 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Loss of Power; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50268756 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Naturally Worn

    It was reported that the preparing for use bearings have gone on the the attachment. It was reported there was no patient involvement.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50231114 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50178161 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 6, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50155147 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 6, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50153013 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 6, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50151390 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Difficult to Insert

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50151350 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Difficult to Insert

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50141317 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Difficult to Insert

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50130842 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50126127 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 3, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50113620 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Difficult to Insert; Overheating of Device; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50112157 ↗

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