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

Model Number EIC7070-01

Device Problem Failure to Power Up (1476)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during laryngeal tumor surgery the procise coblator wand did not produce plasma and the controller was indicating that the wand was activated with audible tone.The procedure was successfully completed using a back-up device, there was not a significant delay.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection of the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.No visual issues were observed.The device was plugged into the controller and registered settings (7,3).The wand experienced intermittent plasma generation.A review of the customer provided images shows the packaging and confirms part number eic7070-01 and lot number 2043665.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.The complaint was confirmed and is associated with a component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: a damaged wire causing a intermittent activation.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: PROCISE LW COBLATOR II
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 11654242
• MDR Text Key: 245133601
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00465
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000443
• UDI-Public: 00817470000443
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K202006
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/10/2022
• Device Model Number: EIC7070-01
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC7070-01
• Device Lot Number: 2043665
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/09/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Female