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

Catalog Number	ASC4250-01
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	01/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder procedure, the metal tip of the super tubovac 90 wand had burned and fell off inside the patient.The tip was removed from inside the patient using suction.The procedure was resumed using an equivalent s+n backup, after a delay greater than 30 minutes.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection observed the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.The tip is heavily worn from use.The center of the electrode is worn away from use.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found the wand had no issues producing plasma or activating coag with its remaining electrode.The resistance measured at 0.91 kilo ohms.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 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 ((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.4) activating the device above recommended settings for prolonged periods of time).Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: SUPER TURBOVAC 90 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 24247085
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00047
• Device Sequence Number: 15857617
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470006421
• UDI-Public: 00817470006421
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/22/2026

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: ASC4250-01
• Device Lot Number: 2166941
• 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: 01/14/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/24/2024
• 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 Age: 47 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG