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

Catalog Number	ASH4250-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (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 alter the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a procedure, the front end of a super turbovac wand came off.The procedure was resumed, using an equivalent s+n back-up.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay.No further complications were reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a shoulder joint surgery, the front end of a super turbovac wand came off.The piece was removed from the patient using suction.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Additional information: b5, h6 and h11(roi).H11: 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.If any additional information related to this event is received in the future, this investigation will be reopened for further assessment.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: corrected information on: e1 (initial reporter name and address), g4 (510k) and h6 (health effect - impact code).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed no manufacturing abnormalities.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.The cable has been cut from the device.The tip is worn from use.The electrode is missing from the spacer of the device and only a stand remains.A functional evaluation could not be performed on the returned device due to its cut cable.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.The root cause of the reported event could not be determined since findings cannot lead to a clear cause of the reported event.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: 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: 23704036
• Report Number: 3006524618-2025-00687
• Device Sequence Number: 13429412
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470006506
• UDI-Public: 817470006506
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083306
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/11/2026

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: ASH4250-01
• Device Lot Number: 2165721
• 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: 11/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026; 01/07/2026; 04/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2026; 01/14/2026; 04/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/07/2024
• 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