MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION AMBIENT HIPVAC 50 IFS; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	ASHA4730-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hip arthroscopy, a piece of the ambient hipvac black sheath detached from the end of the electrode and fell into the patient.The detached piece was recovered, but the incident lengthened the operating time.The procedure was completed using the same device.No further complications were reported.Current patient status is good.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: 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.The device tip is worn from use.The shaft sleeve is missing a small chunk of its body.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.The device was plugged into the controller and caused an e7 wand error.A bypass box was used to test the wand.The wand was able to generate plasma as expected.The resistance measured at 1.20 kilo ohms.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 failure include device coming into abrupt contact with a hard and/or sharp object.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: AMBIENT HIPVAC 50 IFS
• 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: 17288070
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00274
• Device Sequence Number: 6658727
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000436
• UDI-Public: 00817470000436
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083306
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/03/2023

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 Expiration Date: 02/20/2024
• Device Model Number: ASHA4730-01
• Device Catalogue Number: ASHA4730-01
• Device Lot Number: 2068485
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2021
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown