MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION EVAC 70 XTRA COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	EIC5872-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: 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 ent procedure, the metal wire of four (4) evac 70 xtra coblator broke.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay and the procedure was completed with a sn back up device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h3, h6: the reported devices were received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed no manufacturing abnormalities.Products were out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.There is no way to distinguish one wand from another.All four wands have heavily worn tips and thin electrodes from use.The electrodes on all the wands are missing portions of their bodies from use.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found all four wands plugged in and showed (7,3) on the displays.All the wands were about to generate plasma with their remaining electrodes.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the products 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 definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences ( using the wand above default output settings, thus causing the electrodes to become eroded extensively, or pressing the tip against hard or bony surfaces).Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: EVAC 70 XTRA 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22954655
• Report Number: 3006524618-2025-00484
• Device Sequence Number: 12894141
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003185
• UDI-Public: 817470003185
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K070374
• 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): 12/11/2025

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 Catalogue Number: EIC5872-01
• Device Lot Number: 2153551
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/20/2024
• 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