MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION WEREWOLF FLOW 90 COBLATION WAND; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72290038

Device Problems Suction Problem (2170); No Flow (2991)

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

Event Date 03/11/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a shoulder acromion decompression, four (4) werewolf coblation wands failed (all from lot no.2106316) in the same way.There was no suction and no flow out of the wands, but the machine did make a sound.The procedure was completed with a delay greater than 30 minutes, using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.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.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: WEREWOLF FLOW 90 COBLATION WAND
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 16667795
• MDR Text Key: 312589457
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00115
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556647462
• UDI-Public: 00885556647462
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K183346
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72290038
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290038
• Device Lot Number: 2106316
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/15/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/03/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2022
• 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