MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION WEREWOLF RF 20000 CONTROLLER; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	72290105
Medical Device Problem Code	Smoking (1585)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during set up of a procedure, the werewolf rf 2000 controller began smoking and making sounds like exploding when in use.The procedure was successfully completed without surgical delay using a back-up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed no issues.No visual signs of burning/arc damage.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found no issues.No smoking occurred during testing.The unit was opened and found no issues, no signs of burning or arc damage.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 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.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.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.Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H8: updated to unknown.

• Brand Name: WEREWOLF RF 20000 CONTROLLER
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 16572721
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00094
• Device Sequence Number: 12557709
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556624890
• UDI-Public: 00885556624890
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/02/2023

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 Model Number: 72290105
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/03/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown