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Silver Bullet® 1884005HRE (UDI 00885074080567)Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · BLADE 1884005HRE SILVER BULLET M4 4MM · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885074080567), received between Jun 15, 2018 and Sep 14, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Material Fragmentation1

Patient problems

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 14, 2020Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL (HCP) REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE BLADE RUPTURED IN THE NASAL CAVITY. THE BROKEN PIECES OF THE REPORTED PRODUCT WAS REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 10528224 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 15, 2018Break; Break

    DURING USE, THE TIP OF THE INNER SHAFT WAS BROKEN. THERE WERE NO FRAGMENTS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT OR INJURY, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH BACK-UP PRODUCT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7604882 ↗

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