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ArthroCare Medical Corporation: Coblator II System, 120V. Product Usage: The Coblator II (Model RF8000E) is a bipolar, radiofrequency electrosurgical system designed for use in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery. The system consists of the following components: an 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.

Recall number
Z-1323-2015
Recalling firm
ArthroCare Medical Corporation
Product
Coblator II System, 120V. Product Usage: The Coblator II (Model RF8000E) is a bipolar, radiofrequency electrosurgical system designed for use in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery. The system consists of the following components: an 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.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-02-20
Posted
2015-03-26
Terminated
2016-02-26
Reason
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).
Root cause
Packaging process control
Action
ArthroCare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 2015 to customers. A response form will be included in the letter and a follow up notifcation letter will be sent to non-responding consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact your local Returns Department Representative at 800-343-5717, option 3.
Quantity
15 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of TN, IA, AZ, NE, SD, NY, and OK.
Lot, serial or model codes
Serial Numbers: CA0N0000FT, CA0N0000H0, CA0N0000H7, CA0N0000J6, CA0N0000KJ, CA0N0000KK, CA0N0000KL, CA0N0000FW, CA0N0000G5, CA0N0000G6, CA0N0000H1, CA0N0000FR, CA0N0000FZ, CA0N0000KF, CA0N0000GH
510(k) numbers
["K030108"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GEI
Firm FEI
3010813691
Firm city
Austin
Firm state
TX
Firm country
not on file

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