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

Catalog Number 72290038

Device Problems Self-Activation or Keying (1557); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 02/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the werewolf flow 90 wand ablation button was sticking, and the wand kept sporadically activating itself without surgical action/control.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported events could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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 failures and/or harms were documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risks are not adequate.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: 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: 18951541
• MDR Text Key: 338604444
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00116
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556647462
• UDI-Public: 00885556647462
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K183346
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/02/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2024
• 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: 2134173
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2023
• 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