Reported Apr 1, 2015 · Terminated

Coblator II System, 120V. Product Usage: The Coblator II (Model RF8000E) is a bipolar, radiofrequency electrosurgical…

ArthroCare Medical 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 Medical Corporation · 7000 W William Cannon Dr · Austin, TX · 78735-8509

Is this the product you have?

  • Coblator II System, 120V
  • Product UsageThe Coblator II (Model RF8000E) is a bipolar, radiofrequency electrosurgical system designed for use in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery. The system
  • consists of the following componentsan electrosurgical radiofrequency controller, a reusable, non-sterile Power Cord; a reusable, non-sterile Foot Control; a reusable, non-sterile Flow control Valve Unit; a reusable, non-sterile flow control cable; a single use, disposable, sterile Wand. The Coblator II is indicated for ablation, resection, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial Numbers
    • CA0N0000FT
    • CA0N0000H0
    • CA0N0000H7
    • CA0N0000J6
    • CA0N0000KJ
    • CA0N0000KK
    • CA0N0000KL
    • CA0N0000FW
    • CA0N0000G5
    • CA0N0000G6
    • CA0N0000H1
    • CA0N0000FR
    • CA0N0000FZ
    • CA0N0000KF
    • CA0N0000GH
Amount recalled
15 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The recalling firm was notified by the contract manufacturer that they had reversed the L2, L3, L4, or L5 components on the P/N09010 RoHS boards of the Coblator II Controller (Model RF8000E).

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 Feb 26, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:29 PM UTC

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