MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION ARIS TURBINATE REDUCTION WAND; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	72290113
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Electrical Shorting (2926)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal reference number: (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 risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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 the turbinate reduction procedure, it was noticed that the aris turbinate reduction wand had a "wand short circuit" error message popped up, and the active electrode fell off the tip of the aris wand into the patient's nasal cavity.The electrode was retrieved using grasping forceps.The procedure was performed without any surgical delay, using the same product as after hitting the back button, it worked, and surgeon proceeded with the case.No patient injuries, harm or further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: additional information on: h8.Corrected information on: g2.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 worn from use.Most of the polyolefin covering is worn away from use.The electrode is not attached and has fallen out of its housing in the tip.The electrode was returned.A functional evaluation cannot be done on activating the wand due to the electrode damage.Wand data shows when the wand short notification was received, the wand was not activated again after it.Wand was used for 2.5 mins of activation time.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 short notification include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences (contact to a conductive material such as another metal device, saline ingress, a wand short, incomplete connection, or the wand´s connector or cable got damaged).A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the detached electrode 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: ARIS TURBINATE REDUCTION WAND
• 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: 24301706
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00059
• Device Sequence Number: 9679532
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556796047
• UDI-Public: 885556796047
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K230914
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/09/2026

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: 72290113
• Device Lot Number: 2194685
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• 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: 03/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2025
• 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