MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. APOLLO RF 90° MULTIPORT; ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE

Model Number	APOLLO RF 90° MULTIPORT
Medical Device Problem Code	Sparking (2595)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an arthroscopy surgery, there was a sparking on the probe head during the ablation procedure and after this the optic was defective according to initial impression.It is unclear whether the lens is only ¿fogged up¿ and can be restored with polishing paste or not.Per complaint reporter, there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Visual evaluation of the ar-9811 shows the tip of the probe to be charred.Functional testing could not be performed due to the damage to the device.Complaint allegation is confirmed.The most likely cause for the reported event can be attributed to user error of the device due to insufficient fluid flow during use.

• Brand Name: APOLLO RF 90° MULTIPORT
• 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 Key: 21314174
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00211
• Device Sequence Number: 15474760
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867248243
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867248243(11)240701(17)290630(10)78650298
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161581
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/09/2025

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 Number: APOLLO RF 90° MULTIPORT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9811
• Device Lot Number: 78650298
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown