MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. WEREWOLF RF 20000 CONTROLLER; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	72290105
Medical Device Problem Code	Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/04/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set up or inspection for a shoulder arthroscopy, the werewolf rf 20000 controller was not recognizing the wand.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient involved at the moment of the incident.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional 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 review of the device history records show there are 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.A visual inspection was performed on the product and observed no issues.A functional evaluation revealed no issues.The unit was opened and found no issues.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.

• Brand Name: WEREWOLF RF 20000 CONTROLLER
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 11555976
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00359
• Device Sequence Number: 4049427
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556624890
• UDI-Public: 00885556624890
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162074
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72290105
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/22/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1