MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. SUPER MULTIVAC 50 IFS; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	ASH4830-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/11/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during shoulder scope, the metal tip of the super multivac 50 ifs burned off and was falling off inside the patient.Tip was successfully retrieved from the patient.Procedure was resumed, without any delay, with a back-up device.No other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection found that the electrode is detached from the distal tip of the device.The electrode was not returned.A functional evaluation revealed the controller generated an e7 error when the wand was connected.When used with a bypass box the device generated plasma as intended.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.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.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) hitting the device tip against a hard surface.(2) using the device as a lever to enlarge surgical site.(3) mechanical displacement of tissue through applied force.(4) activating the device above recommended settings for prolonged periods of time.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: SUPER MULTIVAC 50 IFS
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• 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: 12474306
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00911
• Device Sequence Number: 19806099
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470004908
• UDI-Public: 00817470004908
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083306
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/11/2023

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 Expiration Date: 05/02/2024
• Device Model Number: ASH4830-01
• Device Catalogue Number: ASH4830-01
• Device Lot Number: 2071916
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/24/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown