FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

PERC DC CONVENIENCE PACK

MDR report key: 1010129 · Received March 12, 2008

Report

Report Number
2951580-2008-00015
Event Type
Other
Date Received
March 12, 2008
Date of Event
January 15, 2008
Report Date
March 7, 2008
Manufacturer
ARTHROCARE CORP.
Product Code
GEI
PMA / PMN Number
K010811
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
IT
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED FOR INVESTIGATION. AWAITING RETURN OF THE DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IN 2008, A CLINICAL INCIDENT INVOLVING A PERC DC WAND WAS REPORTED TO ARTHROCARE. DURING A CERVICAL NUCLEOPLASTY PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE PERC DC WAND DETACHED AND REMAINED IN THE PT'S CERVICAL DISC.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 PERC DC CONVENIENCE PACK ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION DEVICE GEI ARTHROCARE CORP. NA Q017670-A

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK Other