MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION WIRED FOOT PEDAL; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	72290007
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Unspecified Musculoskeletal problem (4535)
Date of Event	01/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, approximately six (6) months after an acl + meniscal root repair procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022, where one (1) wired foot pedal (b)(4) was used; a patient experienced several adverse events on different dates: on (b)(6) 2024 the patient had significant pain, reduced range of motion and inability to reach full flexion due to cyclops lesion, these affections were treated with physical therapy; however, there were not resolved.Furthermore, the patient presented significant swelling due to cyclops lesion, for which an mri was performed.Aside from the issues mentioned, on (b)(6) 2024, the patient had fixed flexion deformity with inability to rehab the deficit, therefore, an arthroscopy and debridement of cyclops lesion and notchplasty were performed on (b)(6) 2024.The patient outcome is resolved/recovered.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10 h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, 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.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: WIRED FOOT PEDAL
• 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: 19312498
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00178
• Device Sequence Number: 7003855
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556618417
• UDI-Public: 00885556618417
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K011634
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290007
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 22 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 68 KG