Recall Z-0623-2016— ArthroCare Corporation

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by ArthroCare Corporation, initiated 2015-10-26, terminated 2016-06-23. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K063172. Product: Cavity 8 Gauge Spine Wand indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in spinal procedures.. Reason: There is cracking in the tray when the device is snapped into place. The crack is through the full thickness of the tray, compromising the sterile barrier..

Recalling firm
ArthroCare Corporation
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-10-26
Terminated
2016-06-23
Firm location
Austin, TX, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Cavity 8 Gauge Spine Wand indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in spinal procedures.

Reason for recall

There is cracking in the tray when the device is snapped into place. The crack is through the full thickness of the tray, compromising the sterile barrier.

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