MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION EVAC 70 XTRA HP COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number EIC5874-01

Device Problems Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Overheating of Device (1437)

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

Event Date 03/04/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a tonsillectomy surgery, the evac coblator wand had no temperature of the wand and the temperature of the handle was too high.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection observed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.Fluid is in the fluid line.Electrodes have been used.The wand is bent from use.Bio debris is present.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation showed the opened device was tested and plugged into the controller and registered settings (7,3).The wand would not produce plasma or coagulation.This failure has been determined to be related to the reported event.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.The root cause for the overheating could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include a failure of a concomitant device.The root cause for the failure to deliver energy was associated with electrical component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: 1) the wire broken inside the wand cable, 2) the wire is damaged between the transition of the handle and the shaft.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: EVAC 70 XTRA HP 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: 18975114
• MDR Text Key: 338604410
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00122
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470004595
• UDI-Public: 00817470004595
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC5874-01
• Device Lot Number: 2112250
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/22/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2023
• 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