MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. MICROBLATOR 30 ICW; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	AC4050-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/09/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, when the microblator was opened, the tip of the microblator was found to be bent.The tip broke, no damage to patient since the incident took place outside the patient and before starting to use the device.The procedure was completed with a s+n back-up device.No significant delay was reported, and no other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: 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.

• Brand Name: MICROBLATOR 30 ICW
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 12081847
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00727
• Device Sequence Number: 16981427
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003123
• UDI-Public: 00817470003123
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033584
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/04/2021

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: AC4050-01
• Device Catalogue Number: AC4050-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1