MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. 3.5MM 90 DEGREE ICW; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	AC1340-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/1901
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on a post-market clinical follow up activity review "pmcf joint for wands", the metal tip of the 3.5mm 90 degree icw wand detached.It is unknown how the procedure was completed. the information provided is anonymized; therefore, additional information is not known and it is not possible to collect it.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device 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.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not 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.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.Corrected information in h2 (health effect - impact code).

• Brand Name: 3.5MM 90 DEGREE 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: 13580862
• Report Number: 3006524618-2022-00071
• Device Sequence Number: 12195242
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470001839
• UDI-Public: 00817470001839
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033584
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/13/2022

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: AC1340-01
• Device Catalogue Number: AC1340-01
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2022
• 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 Age: 36 YR
• Patient Sex: Male