MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION PROCISE EZ COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	EIC8870-01
Medical Device Problem Codes	Degraded (1153); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the procise ez electrode fell off when it was used for a few minutes.The procedure was completed with non-significant delay using a smith and nephew back up device.No further complications were reported.Current patient status is healthy.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection observed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.Fluid is in the fluid line.The electrode has been heavily used and the center has been eroded away.Bio debris is present.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.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.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include using the wand above default output settings and pressing the tip against hard or bony surfaces, thus causing the electrodes to become eroded extensively.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: PROCISE EZ COBLATOR II
• 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: 16901739
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00187
• Device Sequence Number: 5458603
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000450
• UDI-Public: 00817470000450
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202006
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/24/2024

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: 05/13/2024
• Device Model Number: EIC8870-01
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC8870-01
• Device Lot Number: 2073572
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2021
• 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: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Female