FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

EVAC 70 XTRA PLASMAWAND WITH INTEGRATED CABLE

MDR report key: 2163627 · Received June 10, 2011

Report

Report Number
2951580-2011-00083
Event Type
Other
Date Received
June 10, 2011
Date of Event
May 1, 2011
Report Date
June 10, 2011
Manufacturer
ARTHROCARE CORPORATION
Product Code
GEI
PMA / PMN Number
K070374
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
PA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THE INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING A TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY PROCEDURE, USING AN EVAC 70 XTRA PLASMAWAND, AN ELECTRODE ALLEGEDLY BROKE OFF THE WAND. NO ADDITIONAL INFO IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS REPORT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 EVAC 70 XTRA PLASMAWAND WITH INTEGRATED CABLE ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION DE GEI ARTHROCARE CORPORATION B207510-A

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other