MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. REFLEX ULTRA 45 COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number EIC4845-01

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

Patient Problem Adhesion(s) (1695)

Event Date 03/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).Article: lee, y.C., hsin, l.J., chang, c.C., tsai, y.T., & fang, t.J.(2021).Transseptal suturing with turbinate coblation in nasal septoturbinoplasty.Journal of craniofacial surgery, 32(2), 734-737.

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review "transseptal suturing with turbinate coblation in nasal septoturbinoplasty" 1 patient had synechia after a transseptal suture-assisted septoplasty and inferior turbinate coblation group procedure using a reflex ultra 45 coblator ii wand device.It is unknown how the events were treated.Patients outcome is unknown.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10 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.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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A clinical review states that synechiae are one of the most common unwanted outcomes following functional endoscopic sinus surgery, with an incidence rate of 10%¿40%.Nasal synechiae or turbinate synechiae is a condition in which there is adhesion of one turbinate to another.The event was treated via hospitalization.Patient outcome is unknown.No further information is available.Without specific patient clinical, information, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.The root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the article cannot be confirmed nor concluded.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided, this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.

• Brand Name: REFLEX ULTRA 45 COBLATOR II
• 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: 15223130
• MDR Text Key: 297858312
• Report Number: 3006524618-2022-00346
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470004212
• UDI-Public: 00817470004212
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• PMA/PMN Number: K202006
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Study,Literature,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/15/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EIC4845-01
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC4845-01
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2022
• 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