MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION EVAC 70 XTRA COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	EICA5872-01
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tonsil and adenoid procedure, the top two pieces of the evac 70 wand broke off and fell into the patient's throat.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device and it is unknown if the pieces were removed.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.The patient's health status is good.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10 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.Electrodes have been heavily used.Two electrodes have eroded into two sections each.Bio debris is present.The black shrink wrap is deformed at the distal edge.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation showed the opened device was tested and plugged into the controller and registered settings (7,3).The wand produced plasma and coagulation.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 has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the failure 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: EVAC 70 XTRA 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: 18186118
• Report Number: 3006524618-2023-00449
• Device Sequence Number: 20468393
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003710
• UDI-Public: 00817470003710
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/15/2024

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: 06/21/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: EICA5872-01
• Device Lot Number: 2122004
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/16/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2023
• 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: 20 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG