MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°; ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE

Model Number APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Date 08/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-9821 apollo probe is showing an error message, and wires were exposed.This was discovered during an unspecified time with no patient effect.

• Brand Name: APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17651250
• MDR Text Key: 322293073
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07670
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867267220
• UDI-Public: 00888867267220
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K161581
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9821
• Device Lot Number: 70745622
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/01/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2023
• 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