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Quadcut 1884080EMRecalls & reported problems

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · BLADE 1884080EM TRICUT 4MMX13CM M4 ROHS · Class 2

All models of Quadcut (8)

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

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000579241), received between Dec 26, 2023 and Jan 28, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Vibration” (4 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: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 2 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Vibration4
  • Mechanical Problem2
  • Break1
  • Material Separation1
  • Overheating of Device1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 28, 2025Vibration; Vibration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE M5 HANDPIECE TO SEE IF THE BLADE WAS WELL ATTACHED, THE DOCTOR FELT THAT THE BLADE WAS VIBRATING A LOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED. THE SHAVER WAS VIBRATING A LOT FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE SURGERY BUT IT DID NOT BREAK.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21250739 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2024Material Separation; Material Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRE-OP, THE HUB THAT CONNECTS THE TRACKING CABLE TO THE BLADE BECAME DISCONNECTED AND CAN SLIDE ALONG THE BLADE SHAFT. THIS CAME DISCONNECTED OUT OF THE BOX. IT WAS NOT USED ON A PATIENT. THEY OPENED A NEW ONE FOR THE PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20243375 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2024Mechanical Problem; Vibration; Mechanical Problem; Vibration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTRA-OP, BLADES WERE WOBBLING. THERE WAS LESS THAN A HOUR DELAY IN PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19393344 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2024Mechanical Problem; Vibration; Mechanical Problem; Vibration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTRA-OP, BLADES WERE WOBBLING. THERE WAS LESS THAN A HOUR DELAY IN PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19393289 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 29, 2024Vibration; Vibration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INTRA-OP, THE TRICUT BLADE WAS WOBBLING. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF 20 MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH BACKUP PRODUCT. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS ALIVE WITH NO INJURY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATING THAT BLADE WAS NOT CHECKED PRIOR TO USE FOR WOBBLE. THE BLADE WOBBLED DURING INITIAL USE. FESS PROCEDURE WAS BEING PERFORMED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19199810 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 26, 2023Break; Overheating of Device; Break; Overheating of Device

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE BLADE DID NOT DETACH INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PRODUCT WAS MELTED ON THE EXITING SINUS WHILE INSIDE THE PATIENT AND WAS QUICKLY REMOVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18392171 ↗

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