MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. FA QUANTUM 2 CONTROLLER; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 28168

Device Problem Protective Measures Problem (3015)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 10/02/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the quantum controller showed an e8 error.Incident occurred while setting-up to a knee procedure.A delay greater than 30 minutes was reported and a different surgical technique was required.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, intended for use 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 a repeat issue.Review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions to prevent damage to the device during use.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A review of the operations service manual found the following warnings and precautions the wand is supplied sterile.The wand is intended for single use only.Do not clean, resterilize, or reuse the wand as this may result in product malfunction, failure, or patient injury, which may also expose the patient to the risk of transmitted infectious diseases.Please refer to the instructions for use associated with each wand type for specific information concerning wand use.Error: controller powered on with re-used wand.E8: wand error a relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

• Brand Name: FA QUANTUM 2 CONTROLLER
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 10734094
• MDR Text Key: 213016537
• Report Number: 3006524618-2020-00922
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K082666
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 28168
• Device Lot Number: FFH0704
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/20/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention