FDA-Device2016-01-20Class II

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

ArthroCare Corporation
Hazard

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.

Sold states
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including OH, MO, AZ, AL, CA, FL, SC, GA, and PA; Spain, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, Russia, Turkey, and Ecuador.
Affected count
262 units
Manufactured in
7000 W William Cannon Dr, N/A, Austin, TX, United States
Products
Cavity 8 Gauge Spine Wand indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in spinal procedures.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0623-2016

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