Medtronic Xomed, Inc. recalls Medtronic sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation

Recalled October 27, 2021 · FDA recall Z-0156-2022 · Medtronic Xomed

Hazard

There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration. · FDA Class II

Units

274,991 total devices

Sold at

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including PR. There was also government/military distribution and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.

Description

There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration.

Product

Medtronic sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex Microsaw and Triton System with the following product numbers: (1) REF 1882916, RAD 60 Sinus Blade, 11 cm x 2.9 mm; (2) REF 1883514, RAD 12 Curved Sinus Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm; (3) REF 1884013, Powered Tonsillectomy Blade, 11 cm x 4 mm; (4) REF 1884020, Tricut Laryngeal Blade, 22.5 cm x 4 mm; (5) REF 1884032, Tracheal Blade, 37 cm x 4 mm; (6) REF 1884033, Tracheal Blade, Angle Tip; (7) REF 1882902HRE, Serrated Blade, 11 cm X 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (8) REF 1882905HRE, Silver Bullet Blade, 11 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (9) REF 1882924HRE, Skimmer Blade, 27 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (10) REF 1882936E, Angle-Tip Serrated Blade, 18 cm x 2.9 mm; (11) REF 1882937E, Angle-Tip Serrated Blade, 22 cm x 2.9 mm; (12) REF 1882979HRE, Skimmer Blade, 13 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (13) REF 1883080HRE, Quadcut Blade, 3.0 mm, Rotatable; (14) REF 1883480HRE, Quadcut Blade, 3.4 mm, Rotatable; (15) REF 1883502HRE, Serrated Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (16) REF 1883506HRE, RAD 40 Blades, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (17) REF 1883512HRE, RAD 12 Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (18) REF 1883516HRE, RAD 60 Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (19) REF 1884005HRE, Silver Bullet Blade, 11 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (20) REF 1884030HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 22 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (21) REF 1884031HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 27 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (22) REF 1884033HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 37 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (23) REF 1884380HR, Quadcut Blade, 4.3 mm, Rotatable; (24) REF 1884380HRE, Quadcut Blade, 4.3 mm, Rotatable.

Manufacturer(s)

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →