MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION FA QUANTUM 2 CONTROLLER; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	28168
Medical Device Problem Code	Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during and arthroscopy, the quantum ii controller had an f4 error message.There was a j&j vapr competitor device available and a delay greater than 30 minutes was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).B5: updated.H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection observed no issues.Functional evaluation revealed the unit presents an f4 fault and alarm tone on power up.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 a component failure.Actors that could have contributed to the failure include a power surge in the controller or failure of an internal component.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the quantum ii controller had an f4 error message.There was a j&j vapr competitor device available and a delay greater than 30 minutes was reported.No further complications reported.

• Brand Name: FA QUANTUM 2 CONTROLLER
• 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: 19351879
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00182
• Device Sequence Number: 12615610
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470001891
• UDI-Public: 00817470001891
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082666
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/10/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 28168
• 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: 04/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown