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

Model Number	ASHA4830-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/16/2022
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 procedure using supermultivac wand, the tip electrode fell off.The fragment was removed from the patient.The procedure was completed without surgical delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned instrument found the electrode is missing.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation revealed the controller generated an e7 error when the wand was connected.When used with a bypass box the wand did not function properly due to the missing electrode.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 found similar reported events.The instructions for use was 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 was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.Since no patient injuries are being reported no further clinical/medical assessment is warranted at this time.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.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: AMBIENT 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: 14640307
• Report Number: 3006524618-2022-00282
• Device Sequence Number: 5720835
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470006551
• UDI-Public: 00817470006551
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180848
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/13/2022

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 Expiration Date: 07/19/2024
• Device Model Number: ASHA4830-01
• Device Catalogue Number: ASHA4830-01
• Device Lot Number: 2076175
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/07/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/16/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/08/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/19/2021
• 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: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown