MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION PROCISE XP COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	EIC8872-01
Medical Device Problem Codes	Overheating of Device (1437); Smoking (1585)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the start of a tonsillectomy, the tip of the procise xp produced more than usual smoke; the hand piece become hot and the suction tubing from the handpiece was observed to be hot when the handpiece was disconnected.The procedure was completed using a back-up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h3, 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.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.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: PROCISE XP 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: 20076702
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00341
• Device Sequence Number: 15087340
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000368
• UDI-Public: 817470000368
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/01/2024

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: 04/21/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC8872-01
• Device Lot Number: 2092263
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/21/2022
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown