MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. DISP FIRSTPASS STR PASSR SELF; PASSER

Catalog Number 22-4038

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 05/27/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopy, a firstpass piece of the capture jaws broke in the patient.The piece was recovered.The procedure was completed with no significant delay using a back-up device.No other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: the shipping information was provided; however, the subject device was not made available to the designated complaint unit and thus a physical product evaluation could not be performed.A device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event 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.The instructions for use were 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 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.A review of the disposable firstpass assembly found that the manufacturer and the quality control inspector should perform a visual and functional final assembly inspection for upper and lower jaw.The root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not received for evaluation.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: DISP FIRSTPASS STR PASSR SELF
• Type of Device: PASSER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12009661
• MDR Text Key: 256531386
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00715
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724545
• UDI-Public: 885556724545
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/23/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 22-4038
• Device Lot Number: 2066923
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention