MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION PROCISE MAX COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	EIC8898-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
Date of Event	03/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H6 this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates to known inherent 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 confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or 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 a reduction of the lingual tonsils, the surgeon deviated laterally and coblated the lingual artery.Following this incident, severe bleeding brought the procedure to an immediate halt.A compress was placed, and an attempt was made to achieve hemostasis using bipolar probe, which proved impossible because the tear was too posterior.A second compress was placed, followed by transfer of the patient to another room so that radiologists could embolize the artery.The procedure was cancelled.Following the embolization performed on march 16th, she remained in the intensive care unit until the afternoon of tuesday, march 17.Her condition is stable.In the afternoon of march 17th, she was readmitted to the operating room.Approximately 7 compresses were applied by pressing on the bleeding area to stop the bleeding.

• Brand Name: PROCISE MAX 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: 24824364
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00178
• Device Sequence Number: 18447008
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470007473
• UDI-Public: 00817470007473
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC8898-01
• Device Lot Number: 2161648
• 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: 03/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Female