MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. APOLLO RF 50°; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	APOLLO RF 50°
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/07/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy it was noticed that the plasma field is described as "fire", there was no ablation power and a total failure.The probe was exchanged and the surgery was completed successfully.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update 15-jul-2022: during ablation there was a clear visual fire-like flash on the screen and then the probe did not work anymore.

• Brand Name: APOLLO RF 50°
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 15093826
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05304
• Device Sequence Number: 14746164
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867142527
• UDI-Public: 00888867142527
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AU
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161581
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/25/2022

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Model Number: APOLLO RF 50°
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9815
• Device Lot Number: 2101281
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown