FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

DC SPINEWAND W/ CIQ

MDR report key: 2975561 · Received February 7, 2013

Report

Report Number
3006524618-2013-00065
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 7, 2013
Date of Event
January 16, 2013
Report Date
January 16, 2013
Manufacturer
ARTHROCARE CORPORATION
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CERVICAL NUCLEOPLASTY PROCEDURE USING THE DC SPINEWAND W/ CIQ, THE WAND DISPLAYED AN ERROR. THE PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED AND POSTPONED BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
53254 DC SPINEWAND W/ CIQ ELECTORDE, ELECTROSURGICAL, ACTIVE, FOOT GEI ARTHROCARE CORPORATION

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 45 YR Other