MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. TOPAZ EZ IFS; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	ACH4041-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/20/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during use, outside the patient, the topaz ez ifs when the doctor started the procedure the tip was loose, after a few attempts it completely broke off.The procedure was successfully completed with no surgical delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.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 an isolated event.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: TOPAZ EZ 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: 12647766
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00969
• Device Sequence Number: 1309693
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003574
• UDI-Public: 00817470003574
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140521
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/16/2021

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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2024
• Device Model Number: ACH4041-01
• Device Catalogue Number: ACH4041-01
• Device Lot Number: 2076105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/28/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2021
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown