MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. PROCISE EZ COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number EIC8870-01

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 08/14/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, during an ent procedure, when the tonsil was ablated with the default gear of the "procise ez wand", the electrode fell off.After the loss, x-ray observation was made and no electrode was found in the brain.The procedure was completed with a surgical delay of 2 hours using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the instructions for use found plasma wand devices are designed for ablation and/or coagulation only, and not for mechanical displacement of tissue through applied force, which may result in bent or detached electrodes or patient injury.A review of this complaint case revealed there were no patient injuries reported and no apparent patient impact based on the details provided.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted.The customer provided image confirms the product identification information , but provides no functional information.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.There were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.

• Brand Name: PROCISE EZ COBLATOR II
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 10558155
• MDR Text Key: 207697413
• Report Number: 3006524618-2020-00798
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000450
• UDI-Public: 00817470000450
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K070374
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/22/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/15/2022
• Device Model Number: EIC8870-01
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC8870-01
• Device Lot Number: 2035319
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention