Reported Jan 20, 2016 · Terminated

Cavity 8 Gauge Spine Wand indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood…

ArthroCare Corporation

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: ArthroCare Corporation · 7000 W William Cannon Dr · Austin, TX · 78735-8509

Is this the product you have?

  • Cavity 8 Gauge Spine Wand indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in spinal procedures.
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Numbers
    • 1024313
    • 1024482
    • 1027160
    • 1034306
    • 1041879
    • 1059328
Amount recalled
262 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jun 23, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:22 PM UTC

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