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N/A 31317062URecalls & reported problems

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · BUR 31317062U ULTRA 5PK 7MM LONG LENGTH · Class 1

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 20885074527509), received between Dec 28, 2018 and Dec 28, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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 Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 28, 2018Material Separation; Vibration; Material Separation; Vibration

    A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (HCP) REPORTED VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE IRRIGATION CHANNEL SNAPPED DURING A RESECTION OF ACOUSTIC NEUROMA PROCEDURE. THE IRRIGATION CHANNEL COULD NOT BE USED WITH THE BUR GUARD. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO USE ANOTHER HANDPIECE WITH IRRIGATION. THE SURGEON STATED THAT THE BUR FELT LIKE IT WAS VIBRATING/WOBBLING AND THEN IT SNAPPED. THE DISTAL PART OF THE BUR WAS RETRIEVED. THE PROXIMAL PART OF THE BUR WAS STUCK INSIDE THE DRILL. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT OR INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8202275 ↗

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