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Skimmer® 1884023Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · BLADE 1884023 SKIMMER 3PK 4MM 22.5CM · Class 1

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 20681490047603), received between Oct 7, 2021 and Oct 7, 2021 — classified as 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 Separation1

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.

  • MalfunctionOct 7, 2021Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation

    ON FOLLOW UP, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLADES BROKE IN 2 PARTS. THE BLADES WERE USED IN THE SAME CASE. THERE WERE NO FRAGMENTS THAT CAME OFF OR GOT DETACHED FROM THE BROKEN DEVICE. THE BLADES BROKE IN THE MIDDLE PART WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE FROM THE HANDPIECE. THERE WERE NO FRAGMENTS THAT GOT IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12590955 ↗

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