MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION TRISTAR 50 ICW; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	ASC4630-01
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Erosion (1214); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: d4: lot number was corrected.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the metal electrode at the front end of the tristar wand fell off during use, and it was retrieved from the patient by suction, it was searched for in the articular cavity and finally rinsed out with a large amount of saline solution.The procedure was completed with non-significant surgical delay, but it is unknown if a back-up device was used, the procedure was almost done.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H10 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection observed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.One electrode leg and sphere has been detached/eroded from the spacer tip.The electrode legs are still embedded in the spacer tip.Bio debris is present.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation found the device displayed settings (1,7) when plugged in.Plasma generation and coagulation functioned on the remaining electrodes.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.A clinical review states all documents and images provided as of this date have been reviewed and considered and unless noted do not contribute to the clinical/medical investigation.We are currently unable to rule out user technique/procedure variance.The device ifu notes that ¿this wand is designed for ablation and/or coagulation only, and not for mechanical displacement of tissue through applied force, which may result in bent or detached electrodes or device failure; and excessive wear of electrodes may result from vigorous use against bony surfaces.¿ the root cause has been associated with a component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) hitting the device tip against a hard surface.(2) using the device as a lever to enlarge surgical site.(3) mechanical displacement of tissue through applied force.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: TRISTAR 50 ICW
• 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: 20593132
• Report Number: 3006524618-2024-00466
• Device Sequence Number: 20472605
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470001921
• UDI-Public: 00817470001921
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033584
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/28/2024

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: ASC4630-01
• Device Lot Number: 21346481
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/01/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/01/2024; 11/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2024; 11/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2023
• 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 Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 57 KG