SKEETERRecalls & reported problems across all models
Medtronic Xomed, Inc. · 3 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 120
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 3 models of SKEETER by Medtronic Xomed, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 120 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Feb 22, 2017 and Sep 9, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 119 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Vibration” (107 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported SKEETER problems
Device problems
- Vibration107
- Noise, Audible8
- Break4
- Device Remains Activated4
- Mechanical Jam4
- Overheating of Device4
- Connection Problem3
- Mechanical Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions107
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient15
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Insufficient Information1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
SKEETER models
3 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- SKEETER® 3055601DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE67 reports
- SKEETER® 3055601DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE30 reports
- SKEETER 3055601DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE23 reports
Recent SKEETER adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Vibration
It was reported that intra-op, the bur wobbles in the skeeter drill. There was no patient impact.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50686757 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Vibration
It was reported that during use the blade wobbles, have an oscillation during rotation. The user informs that several blades of various batches have been tried and the problem remains. There was no patient impact.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50684091 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Vibration
It was reported that pre op bur is wobbling in skeeter. There was no patient involved.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50536812 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Vibration
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50049789 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2025Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTRA OP, THE SKEETER HANDPIECE HAD TOTAL INSTABILITY OF THE INSTRUMENT TIP AT ANY ROTATION SPEED AND MICROFRAC TURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22992344 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2025Break; Vibration; Break; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SKEETER DRILL HAD A BROKEN HANDLE. MILLING CUTTER OR REAMER NO LONGER HOLDS AND WAS NOT STABLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22983565 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRE-OP, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SKEETER DRILL BUR IS WOBBLING UNDER MICROSCOPE EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE BUR WITH NEW ONE. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22789695 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2025Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED DURING PRE-OP, THE NEW SKEETER DRILL'S BUR EXHIBITED WOBBLING AT 400-500 RPM DURING THE FIRST-TIME USE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE NOTICED ON SKEETER DRILL OR ITS PACKAGE. USER DID NOT CHECK BUR WITH OTHER SKEETER DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF OTHER SKEETER DRILL TO CHECK. USER TESTED OTHER BUR IN THIS SKEETER AND IT WOBBLED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22313475 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2025Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE RETURNED FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22304910 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2025Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRE-OP, THE SKEETER DRILL HANDPIECE WAS NOT WORKING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. SERVICE AND REPAIR TEAM FOUND THAT THE SKEETER DRILL WAS VIBRATING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22304865 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Loose or Intermittent Connection; Vibration; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SKEETER HAD LOOSE DRILL SHEATH, EXCESSIVE VIBRATION DURING USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22164764 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Mechanical Problem; Vibration; Mechanical Problem; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USAGE, THE SKEETER DRILL HANDPIECE WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22148503 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2025Vibration; Material Deformation; Vibration; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PREOPERATIVELY, UNIT'S NOSE CONE WAS NOT AT DESIRED ANGLE AND WOBBLES AND BUR WOBBLES WHEN RUNNING THE UNIT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED IN THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22075739 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-OP, THE BUR WOBBLING IN SKEETER HANDPIECE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21916578 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2025Vibration; Noise, Audible; Vibration; Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE RUNS AT 16,000 RPM BUT HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND CHATTER AT THE HEAD OF THE BUR. THERE WAS NO KNOWN PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21628467 ↗
Other Medtronic Xomed, Inc. products
All Medtronic Xomed, Inc. devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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