MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. WEREWOLF FLOW 50 COBLATION WAND; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	72290037
Medical Device Problem Code	Self-Activation or Keying (1557)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/19/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the werewolf coblation wand continued to work even though the handle was not activated.The procedure was completed with a non-significant delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: 1)the wand´s connector or cable got damaged.2) saline/humidity entered the interior of the handle shorting the connection of the buttons.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.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.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: WEREWOLF FLOW 50 COBLATION WAND
• 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: 14747955
• Report Number: 3006524618-2022-00300
• Device Sequence Number: 14763842
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556617472
• UDI-Public: 00885556617472
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162074
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/12/2022

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: 03/01/2025
• Device Model Number: 72290037
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290037
• Device Lot Number: 2090446
• 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: 05/30/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/08/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2022
• 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 Age: 43 YR
• Patient Sex: Male