MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. MGNUM PUNCH (3.2MM); ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number OM-9020

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 05/25/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the handle came off during the case.No patient injuries were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported magnum punch, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.A relationship between the product and reported incident cannot be established as the product was not returned.Without the reported product a visual evaluation cannot be performed and customers complaint cannot be confirmed.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence; however, factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) excessive force.Or (2) normal wear and tear.The reported magnum punch is subjected to tapping.Excessive force applied to the instrument can result in instrument failure or damage to the instrument.The magnum punch is also a reusable instrument therefore normal wear and tear can be expected.The instruction for use (ifu) were reviewed and were found to outline precautionary statements and instructions in regards to the use of the device to avoid damage or non-functionality.There were no indications that would suggest that the device did not meet product specifications upon release into distribution.Additional information provided in event & device manufacture date.

Event Description

It was reported that the handle came off during the case and fell into the patient.Handle was removed with pliers.No surgical delay or patient injuries were reported.

• Brand Name: MGNUM PUNCH (3.2MM)
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 7608479
• MDR Text Key: 111764941
• Report Number: 3006524618-2018-00323
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470005967
• UDI-Public: (01)00817470005967(10)1206567
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/24/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/17/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OM-9020
• Device Catalogue Number: OM-9020
• Device Lot Number: 1206567
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/23/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1