MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VULCAN GENERATOR CE MARK; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	7210812
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Deliver Energy (1211)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/09/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the coblation function would not work in the vulcan generator ce mark.The procedure was completed with a change in surgical technique.No delay or patient complications were reported.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, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.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.The instructions for use was 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the product and no issue was observed.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.Complaint of coblation malfunction was confirmed.Product failed functional testing with rf disabled error.Cause of error is a defective rf pcb.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause has been determined to be a defective rf pcb.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.The instructions for use was 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 review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Factors, unrelated to the manufacturing and design of the device, which could have contributed to the reported event, include connecting a shorted or defective rf wand which could result in damage to the rf pcb.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: VULCAN GENERATOR CE MARK
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• MDR Report Key: 11565796
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-01137
• Device Sequence Number: 17363814
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010519399
• UDI-Public: 03596010519399
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K991140
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7210812
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/04/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2021; 06/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2021; 06/24/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention