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

Catalog Number 72290038

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 04/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the werewolf 90 coblation wand was overheating and the black protective wrap was deformed on the distal end.The deficiency was observed while performing the investigation for the device; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

• 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: 19188062
• MDR Text Key: 341375798
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00161
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556647462
• UDI-Public: 00885556647462
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K183346
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290038
• Device Lot Number: 2116335
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/12/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2023
• 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