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

Catalog Number	EICA5872-01
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Melted (1385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/08/2026
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 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 a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedure, the electrode of the evac 70 wand melted and fracture after 8-10 minutes of use.The procedure was resumed, after a non-significant delay, using an equivalent s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).Further review of this case indicates this is a duplicate report.The event in this report has been already reported under mdr no.3006524618-2026-00223.All further communication for this event will be managed in that case, including a follow up report with the results of our investigation.We respectfully request to close the case as a duplicate and refer to the referenced case above.

• 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: 25037139
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00222
• Device Sequence Number: 15863878
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470003710
• UDI-Public: 817470003710
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142999
• 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): 05/13/2026

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: EICA5872-01
• Device Lot Number: 2142481
• 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: 04/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2024
• 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 Sex: Unknown