MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. MICROBLATOR 30 ICW; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number AC4050-01

Device Problem Failure to Deliver Energy (1211)

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

Event Date 12/10/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during setup when the wand was connected it did not perform any function.The procedure was completed with a competitor device and no delay or further complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined since the product was not returned for evaluation.A review of the device history records for the device showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.The instructions for use (ifu) was reviewed and contains warnings and precautionary measures related to proper use of the device.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed since the device was not returned for evaluation.Thus, the complaint could not be verified, nor could a root cause be determined with confidence.Potential factors unrelated to the manufacture or design of the device that could have contributed to the reported event includes: (1) misalignment or connecting the wand to the unintended port which could have caused damage to the pin, thus not performing any functions.(2) there may have been an issue with one of the concomitant devices in use at the time of this complaint event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.There are no indications to suggest the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was no relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection of the returned instrument shows the block connector has bent pins.A functional evaluation could not be conducted due to the connector having bent pins.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.The complaint history review found further instances of the reported event.The instructions for use was 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The complaint was not verified and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was no relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection of the returned instrument shows the block connector has bent pins.A functional evaluation could not be conducted due to the connector having bent pins.The bent pins prevent the wand from connecting to the controller, therefore no testing can be completed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution the instructions for use was 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The complaint was not confirmed and the root cause could not be determined as the condition in which the device was received did not allow for evaluation of the reported complaint.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.

• Brand Name: MICROBLATOR 30 ICW
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 11097395
• MDR Text Key: 224528913
• Report Number: 3006524618-2020-01169
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003123
• UDI-Public: 00817470003123
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K033584
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/10/2022
• Device Model Number: AC4050-01
• Device Catalogue Number: AC4050-01
• Device Lot Number: 2037547
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/28/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/08/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention