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

Model Number EICA8872-01

Device Problems Activation Failure (3270); Suction Failure (4039)

Patient Problem Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)

Event Date 12/28/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a tonsil and adenoid procedure the procise xp ii did not burn well and there were lots of bleeding, and it also kept getting clogged.The bleeding was stopped by the doctor when a new wand was used.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection observed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.Fluid is in the fluid lines.The electrode has been used.Bio debris is present.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation showed the opened device was plugged into the controller and registered settings (0,3).When used with a bypass box the wand was able to generate plasma and coagulation as intended.Saline was drawn and pushed through the waste line showing no clog or slow run.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.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 the requested supporting clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the reported event.The patient impact was the increased bleeding.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.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.

• Brand Name: PROCISE XP 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: 16206873
• MDR Text Key: 307710002
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003727
• UDI-Public: 00817470003727
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/19/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EICA8872-01
• Device Catalogue Number: EICA8872-01
• Device Lot Number: 2103149
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2022
• 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