MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. TRISTAR 50 ICW; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	ASC4630-01
Medical Device Problem Codes	Overheating of Device (1437); Unintended Electrical Shock (4018)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the tristar 50 wand overheated and the user felt a tingling sensation.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a smith & nephew device was available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection observed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.The electrode has been used.Bio debris is present.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation found the device displayed settings (1,7) when plugged in.The wand produced plasma and coagulation as expected.Plasma was produced for two minutes uninterrupted with no overheating or electrical sensation in the handle.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 no 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.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include (1) insufficient suction flow causing the wand to overheat (2) activating the device above recommended settings (3) the suction may have not been connected.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: TRISTAR 50 ICW
• 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: 12707719
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00990
• Device Sequence Number: 4103671
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470001921
• UDI-Public: 00817470001921
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033584
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/27/2024

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 Model Number: ASC4630-01
• Device Catalogue Number: ASC4630-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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