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N/A 31315066URecalls & reported problems

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · BUR 31315066U ULTRA 5PK 5MM LONG LENGTH · Class 1

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20885074524805), received between Nov 5, 2018 and Dec 26, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (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

  • Material Separation1
  • Vibration1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 26, 2018Material Separation; Material Separation

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL (HCP) REPORTED VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE THAT A SMALL FRAGMENT OF THE BUR WAS CHIPPED WHILE IN USE BY THE SURGEON DURING A MASTOIDECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO LOCATE AND REMOVE THE FRAGMENT WHICH WAS EASILY FOUND FROM THE SURGICAL SITE. THERE WAS ONLY A MINIMAL DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE DUE TO CHANGING OF BUR AND REMOVING THE FRAGMENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8196028 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 5, 2018Vibration; Vibration

    A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER VIA MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT A BUR WAS VIBRATING DURING THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8037213 ↗

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