MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. ACCU-PASS DIRECT CRESCENT XL; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number 23-2005

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 03/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that, during procedure, the tip of the accu-pass direct crescent had a defect, therefore, it did not hook on/grasp the suture correctly.It is unknown what procedure was being performed.The procedure was completed with a backup device with no delay nor patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection of the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.The tip of the device is loose.A functional evaluation revealed the accu-pass was not able to function as intended.The device would not grasp the suture.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review for the reported batch number concluded this was an isolated event.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: excessive force.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: ACCU-PASS DIRECT CRESCENT XL
• Type of Device: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 11793938
• MDR Text Key: 249672664
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00586
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724569
• UDI-Public: 885556724569
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/18/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 23-2005
• Device Lot Number: 2032517
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1