MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION AMBIENT SUPER TURBOVAC 90 IFS; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	ASHA4250-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Self-Activation or Keying (1557)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy procedure, the ambient supertubovac activated even though a foot control was not being pressed.The procedure was completed with a 3 minute surgical delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.Two devices were received in one bag.There is no way to determine one from another.Both wands have worn tips from use.One wand has a cracked handle, which creates a hole to the internals.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found the controller generated an e7 error when the wand was connected.When used with a bypass box the wand produced plasma as expected and had no issues activating coag.The resistance of both wands measured at 1.05 kilo ohms.Both wands button covers were removed and found no issues.Neither wand got stuck activated when plugged in or when a button was pressed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification 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 could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.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: AMBIENT SUPER TURBOVAC 90 IFS
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22195582
• Report Number: 3006524618-2025-00292
• Device Sequence Number: 15764018
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470000016
• UDI-Public: 817470000016
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083306
• 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): 07/21/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASHA4250-01
• Device Lot Number: 2173178
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2025
• 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