Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0579-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | ArthroCare Medical Corporation |
| Report date | Dec 17, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Quantity | 23,119 devices |
| Location | Austin, TX, United States |
Official product description
Model Number ASHA4730-01: Ambient HipVac 50 Wand with Integrated Finger Switches and Model Number ASHA5050-01: Ambient KVac Wand with Integrated Finger Switches. The Wands are indicated for the resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue, and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.
Why the product was recalled
Potential breach of sterile barrier due to defective product tray.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Ireland, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and UK.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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