ARTHROCARE CORP. WEREWOLF FLOW 90 COBLATION WAND; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
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Model Number 72290038 |
Device Problem
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/20/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during set up for an arthroscopy, the werewolf coblation wand was not found correctly packaged, therefore unsterile, presumably, it was not sealed correctly.Surgery was carried out, using a back-up device instead, however, it is unknown if there was any delay.There was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H2: additional information: b5 event description.
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Event Description
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It was reported that, during set up for an arthroscopy, the werewolf coblation wand was not found correctly packaged, therefore unsterile, presumably, it was not sealed correctly.Surgery was carried out without delay, using a back-up device instead.There was no patient involvement.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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.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.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 review of the sealing instructions found that a visual inspection of the sealed unit must be carried out by the person who executed the sealing operation.Afterwards, a visual inspection of the product after the sealing process must be carried out by another person different from who executed the sealing process.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.
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