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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°; ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE

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ARTHREX, INC. APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°; ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE Back to Search Results
Model Number APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2022 it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that a ar-9821 apollorf became loose.This occurred during a rotator cuff repair on (b)(6) 2022 when the tip became loose.It remained attached to the probe and everything was recovered.Another apollo was opened and the case was completed.There was no patient effect reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.Complaint is not confirmed.One unpackaged ar-9821, lot number 66468176, was received for investigation.Functional testing was not made due to the connector cable was cut before receiving for investigation.Refer to investigation photos #1-2.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.
 
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Brand Name
APOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°
Common Device Name
ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ARTHREX, INC.
1370 creekside boulevard
naples FL 34108 1945
Manufacturer (Section G)
ARTHREX, INC.
1370 creekside boulevard
naples FL 34108 1945
Manufacturer Contact
jared engle
8009337001
MDR Report Key19458514
Report Number1220246-2024-04825
Device Sequence Number15137301
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867267220
UDI-Public00888867267220
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMT
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K161581
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 06/04/2024
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 Model NumberAPOLLORF¿ XL90, ASPIRATING ABLATOR 90°
Device Catalogue NumberAR-9821
Device Lot Number66468176
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/01/2022
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/15/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/04/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured10/30/2022
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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