MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION PROCISE MAX COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number EICA8898-01

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)

Event Date 08/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, the doctor used by mistake the procise max coblator ii, there was a heavy amount of intraoperative bleeding that required the use of additional cautery.The device error led to a doubling of operative time and significantly increased intraoperative blood loss (2ml).The procedure was completed with a competitor device (suction bovie).There was a delay less than 30 minutes.Patient was discharged.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10: h6: f codes updated.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: 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.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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 clinical review states that based on the information provided, a user technique/variance most likely contributed to the reported event as per the ifu, the device is ¿indicated for ablation, resection and coagulation of ¿adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy¿ and provides warnings, precautions, and directions for use including notes to visually reconfirm which foot pedal is being depressed (ablation or coagulation).Although the complaint indicated a resulting ¿doubling of operative time and significantly increased intraoperative blood loss¿, correspondence communicated a 1¿30-minute surgical delay with only 2ml of blood loss.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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: PROCISE MAX COBLATOR II
• 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: 18625870
• MDR Text Key: 334347551
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00042
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003888
• UDI-Public: 00817470003888
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K202006
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EICA8898-01
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/01/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2024; 03/26/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/16/2024; 03/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 10 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 54 KG