MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. MGNUM PUNCH (3.2MM); ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	OM-9020
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy procedure, the t handle on the magnum punch snapped off whilst pulling out of the patient.The procedure was completed with the same device with no patient injury.A delay equal to or less than 30 minutes was reported.No further complications reported.
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.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.H6: updated.

• Brand Name: MGNUM PUNCH (3.2MM)
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 11846490
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00637
• Device Sequence Number: 19811060
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470005967
• UDI-Public: 00817470005967
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/15/2021

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: OM-9020
• Device Catalogue Number: OM-9020
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1