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

Catalog Number EIC5874-01

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Smoking (1585); Suction Problem (2170); Arcing (2583)

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

Event Date 12/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that during the adenoidectomy surgery, the coblator ii evac 70 was stuck and it was smoking when used.There was sporadic sparking and the device handle was overheating.The suction was clogged and the smoke was coming form the tip of the device.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: 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.Bio debris is present.The wand is bent from use.The black shrink wrap is deformed at the distal edge.There are signs of arcing between the spacer and metal tube.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 was able to generate plasma and coagulation as intended.There were no sparks, arcing, or smoke observed during functional testing.Saline was drawn and returned through the evac line using a syringe with no flow problem.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 could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.Factors that can contribute to the complaint event include a failure of a concomitant device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.H2: corrected data on: h6 (health effect - impact code).

• 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: 18581488
• MDR Text Key: 334186102
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00032
• 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: K070374
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/25/2024
• 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: 2110368
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2023
• 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