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

Catalog Number	EICA5872-01
Medical Device Problem Codes	Degraded (1153); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a t&a procedure, the middle electrode detached from the tip of the evac 70 coblator ii.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was a delay of 1 minute and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed no manufacturing abnormalities, fluid is in the fluid line, electrodes have been used, two electrodes have eroded in their center portion, bio debris is present and the wand is bent from use.The product was out of the original packaging and no packaging was returned.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found it registered settings (0,3).When used with a bypass box the wand was able to generate plasma and coagulation as intended with the available electrode pieces.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 hitting the device tip against a hard surface, using the device as a lever to enlarge surgical site, mechanical displacement of tissue through applied force or activating the device above recommended settings for prolonged periods of time.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: 18712828
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00069
• Device Sequence Number: 20610818
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003710
• UDI-Public: 00817470003710
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/22/2024

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: 09/08/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: EICA5872-01
• Device Lot Number: 2130632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/07/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown