Z-2105-2015 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-2105-2015 was initiated by ArthroCare Corporation on June 2, 2015 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Wands inspected with the adaptor fixture were released to the field not meeting the dielectric (Hipot) specifications. The recall status is terminated (terminated June 27, 2016). Affected quantity: 733 devices.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- July 29, 2015
- Initiation Date
- June 2, 2015
- Termination Date
- June 27, 2016
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 733 devices
Product Description
EVac 70 XTRA with Integrated Cable and PROcise EZ View with Integrated Cable Product Usage: PLASMA WAND devices are indicated for ablation, resection, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery including: adenoidectomy, cysts, head, neck, oral, and sinus surgery, mastoidectomy, myringotomy with effective hemorrhage control, nasal airway obstruction be reduction of hypertrophic nasal turbinates, nasopharyngeal/laryngeal indications including tracheal procedures, laryngeal polypectomy, and laryngeal lesion debulking, neck mass, papilloma keloids, submucosal palatal shrinkage, submucosal tissue shrinkage, tonsillectomy (including palatine tonsils), traditional uvulopalatoplasty (RAUP), tumors, and tissue in the uvula/soft palate for the treatment of snoring. It is intended for procedures using a conductive media, such as normal saline or Ringers lactate.
Reason for Recall
Wands inspected with the adaptor fixture were released to the field not meeting the dielectric (Hipot) specifications.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Italy and Singapore.
Code Information
Lot numbers 1093290 and 1091254