MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. PARAGON T2 ICW; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number ASH4830-01

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Blister (4537); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 03/23/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that 7 days after a knee arthroscopy with a coblation probe paragon t2 and a coblation probe supermultivac 50, a patient returned to the operating room to clean blisters on the skin.The probes were used in the medial portal of the right knee and the blisters were formed in the lateral portal, all the way down the leg.A smith & nephew skin care dressing for wound care was used.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: 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 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.A clinical review states the patient was returned to the operating room to clean blisters and a smith and nephew wound dressing was applied.The wand suction line should not be allowed to directly contact the patient as it may cause thermal injury.Drapes between the line and skin are recommended.Smith and nephew has not received the adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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.A clinical review states the ifu for the paragon t2 arthrowand cautions ¿when using the wand, ensure adequate flow and circulation of saline solution to prevent unnecessary heating of the solution that may result in tissue damage.¿ the ifu further cautions, ¿under arthroscopic guidance, ensure that the wand tip (including return electrode) is completely surrounded by irrigant solution during use.¿ as of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have definitively contributed to the event and patient impact beyond the reported cannot be determined.The patient¿s current health status is unknown.Therefore, no further clinical/medical assessment can be rendered.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: PARAGON T2 ICW
• Type of Device: 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: 14418520
• MDR Text Key: 291856036
• Report Number: 3006524618-2022-00241
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003512
• UDI-Public: 00817470003512
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K033584
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/01/2022
• Device Model Number: ASH4830-01
• Device Catalogue Number: AC5531-01
• Device Lot Number: 2042109
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other