K Number

Device Name

ARTHROCARE ARTHRO WANDS, ENETEC EVAC PLASMA WAND

Manufacturer

ARTHROCARE CORP.

Date Cleared

2001-11-15

(28 days)

Product Code

GEI

Regulation Number

878.4400

Intended Use

The ArthroCare ArthroWands are indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures. The ENTec EVac Plasma Wand is indicated for ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis of soft tissue in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.

Device Description

The Wands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for specific indications.

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Center

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Third Party Reviewed

Expedited Review

Predicate Devices

K011083, K011279

Reference Devices

Not Found

AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning)

No
The summary describes a standard electrosurgical device and explicitly states that AI, DNN, or ML were not found in the document.

Therapeutic

Yes
The device is indicated for medical procedures such as resection, ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis of soft tissue, which are therapeutic interventions.

Diagnostic

No
The device description and intended use indicate that these wands are used for surgical procedures (resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis) and not for diagnosing medical conditions.

SaMD (Software as a Medical Device)

The device description explicitly states the Wands are "bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices," indicating they are hardware components.

IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the devices are used for surgical procedures (resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis) directly on soft tissue and blood vessels within the body (arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy).
Device Description: The description confirms they are electrosurgical devices used for these procedures.
Anatomical Site: The anatomical sites listed are all within the human body.

IVD devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, tissue samples) outside of the body to provide information about a person's health. This device operates within the body during a surgical procedure.

PCCP (Predetermined Change Control Plan) Authorized

N/A

Overview

Intended Use / Indications for Use

ArthroCare ArthroWands

The ArthroCare ArthroWands are indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of . soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures:

Arthroscopic and Orthopedic Procedures	Joint Specific or All Joints (ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist)
Ablation and Debridement
• ACL/PCL	Knee
• Acromioplasty	Shoulder
• Articular Cartilage	All Joints
• Bursectomy	All Joints
• Chondroplasty	All Joints
• Facia	All Joints
• Ligament	All Joints
• Notchplasty	Knee
• Scar Tissue	All Joints
• Soft Tissue	All Joints
• Subacromial Decompression	Shoulder
• Synovectomy	All Joints
• Tendon	All Joints
Excision and Resection
• Acetabular Labrum	Hip
• Articular Labrum	All Joints
• Capsule	All Joints
• Capsular Release	Knee
• Cartilage Flaps	Knee
• Cysts	All Joints
• Discoid Meniscus	Knee
• Frozen Shoulder Release	Shoulder
• Glenoidale Labrum	Shoulder
• Lateral Release	Knee
• Ligament	All Joints
• Loose Bodies	All Joints
• Meniscal Cystectomy	Knee
• Meniscectomy	Knee
• Plica Removal	All Joints
• Scar Tissue	All Joints
• Soft Tissue	All Joints
• Synovial Membrane	All Joints
• Tendon	All Joints
• Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC)	Wrist
• Villusectomy	Knee
Coagulation
• ACL/PCL	Knee
• Articular Cartilage	All Joints
• Carpal Ligaments	Wrist
• Glenohumeral Capsule	Shoulder
Medial Retinaculum	Knee
Rotator Cuff	Shoulder
Tendon	All Joints
Wrist Tendons	Wrist

ENTec EVac Plasma Wand

The ENTec EVac Plasma Wand is indicated for ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis . of soft tissue in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

GEI

Device Description

The Wands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for specific indications.

Mentions image processing

Not Found

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Not Found

Anatomical Site

Joints (ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist), ACL/PCL, Acromioplasty, Articular Cartilage, Bursectomy, Chondroplasty, Facia, Ligament, Notchplasty, Scar Tissue, Soft Tissue, Subacromial Decompression, Synovectomy, Tendon, Acetabular Labrum, Articular Labrum, Capsule, Cartilage Flaps, Cysts, Discoid Meniscus, Glenoidale Labrum, Meniscal Cystectomy, Meniscectomy, Plica, Synovial Membrane, Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC), Villusectomy, Carpal Ligaments, Glenohumeral Capsule, Medial Retinaculum, Rotator Cuff, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy.

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Not Found

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

Not Found

Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K011083, K011279

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

Not Found

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

Not Found

Regulation Number and Section

§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a)
Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.(b)
Classification. Class II.

Summary

K 013463

NOV 1 5 2001

Special 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness ArthroCare Corporation ArthroCare ArthroWands® ENTec® EVac™ Plasma Wand™

Manufacturer:

ArthroCare, Corporation 595 North Pastoria Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2936

Establishment Registration Number:

Contact Person:

2951580

October 17, 2001

Bruce Prothro Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Clinical Research

Date Prepared:

Device Description

Classification Name:

Trade Name:

878.4400) ArthroCare ArthroWands®

Electrosurgical Device and Accessories

Device and Accessories (21 CFR

Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation

ENTec® EVac™ Plasma Wand™

Generic/Common Name:

Predicate Devices

ArthroCare ArthroWands ENTec EVac Plasma Wand K011083 K011279

Intended Use

ArthroCare ArthroWands

The ArthroCare ArthroWands are indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of . soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures:

Arthroscopic and Orthopedic Procedures	Joint Specific or All Joints (ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist)
Ablation and Debridement
• ACL/PCL	Knee
• Acromioplasty	Shoulder
• Articular Cartilage	All Joints
• Bursectomy	All Joints
• Chondroplasty	All Joints
• Facia	All Joints
• Ligament	All Joints
• Notchplasty	Knee
• Scar Tissue	All Joints
• Soft Tissue	All Joints
• Subacromial Decompression	Shoulder
• Synovectomy	All Joints
• Tendon	All Joints
Excision and Resection
• Acetabular Labrum	Hip
• Articular Labrum	All Joints
• Capsule	All Joints
• Capsular Release	Knee
• Cartilage Flaps	Knee
• Cysts	All Joints
• Discoid Meniscus	Knee
• Frozen Shoulder Release	Shoulder
• Glenoidale Labrum	Shoulder
• Lateral Release	Knee
• Ligament	All Joints
• Loose Bodies	All Joints
• Meniscal Cystectomy	Knee
• Meniscectomy	Knee
• Plica Removal	All Joints
• Scar Tissue	All Joints
• Soft Tissue	All Joints
• Synovial Membrane	All Joints
• Tendon	All Joints
• Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC)	Wrist
• Villusectomy	Knee
Coagulation
• ACL/PCL	Knee
• Articular Cartilage	All Joints
• Carpal Ligaments	Wrist
• Glenohumeral Capsule	Shoulder
Medial Retinaculum	Knee
Rotator Cuff	Shoulder
Tendon	All Joints
Wrist Tendons	Wrist

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ENTec EVac Plasma Wand

The ENTec EVac Plasma Wand is indicated for ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis . of soft tissue in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.

Product Description

The Wands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for specific indications.

Substantial Equivalence

This Special 510(k) proposes a modification in performance specifications and materials for the Wands, which were previously cleared under K011083 and K011279 on June 28, 2001 and July 19, 2001, respectively. The indications for use, technology, principle of operation, dimensional specifications, packaging, labeling, and sterilization parameters of the Wands remain the same as in the predicate cleared 510(k)s.

Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

The modified Wands, as described in this submission, are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The proposed modification in performance specifications and materials are not substantial changes or modifications, and do not significantly affect the safety or efficacy of the devices.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Bruce Prothro Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Clinical Research ArthroCare Corporation 595 North Pastoria Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94085-2936

Re: K013463

K013403
Trade/Device Name: ArthroCare ArthroWands®, ENTec® Evac™ Plasma Wand™ Regulation Number: 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: October 17, 2001 Received: October 18, 2001

NOV 1 5 2001

Dear Mr. Prothro:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your bector of the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications felerenced above and nave determined by marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosuly to regars) at tegally and the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prior to May 20, 1976, the encordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices mat have been recuired in assee approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic Act (11ct) that do not requent of the general controls provisions of the Act. The 1 ou may, therefore, mailes of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls provisions of the ling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your device is classinod (600 wor of als. Existing major regulations affecting your device can Inay oc subject to sach additions, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may be found in the Over cements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean Flease be advised that I Dri 3155aantes over device complies with other requirements of the Act that I Dri has made a and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must of any I coclar statutes and regulations and admited to: registration and listing (21 comply with an the 71ct 31equirements, neller, each, ence, except station requirements as set CTN in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic forth in the quality systems (QD) regalates (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This lotter will and in you'ls comming of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premailed predicated device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and 11 you deeline operate the vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of additionally 21 (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of Compination at (301) 59 - t the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Oiner general informational and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Susan Walker, MD

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Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

NOV 1 5 2001

Indications Statement

Device Name:

ArthroCare ArthroWands® ENTec® EVac™ Plasma Wand™

K 013463 510(k) Number:

Indications for use:

ArthroCare ArthroWands

The ArthroCare ArthroWands are indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of . The ArthroCare Arthro Wanas are menous are menomen and orthopedic procedures:

| Arthroscopic and Orthopedic Procedures | Joint Specific or All
Joints (ankle, elbow,
hip, knee, shoulder, and
wrist) |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Ablation and Debridement | |
| • ACL/PCL | Knee |
| • Acromioplasty | Shoulder |
| • Articular Cartilage | All Joints |
| • Bursectomy | All Joints |
| • Chondroplasty | All Joints |
| • Facia | All Joints |
| • Ligament | All Joints |
| • Notchplasty | Knee |
| • Scar Tissue | All Joints |
| • Soft Tissue | All Joints |
| • Subacromial Decompression | Shoulder |
| • Synovectomy | All Joints |
| • Tendon | All Joints |
| Excision and Resection | |
| • Acetabular Labrum | Hip |
| • Articular Labrum | All Joints |
| • Capsule | All Joints |
| • Capsular Release | Knee |
| • Cartilage Flaps | Knee |
| • Cysts | All Joints |
| • Discoid Meniscus | Knee |
| • Frozen Shoulder Release | Shoulder |
| • Glenoidale Labrum | Shoulder |
| • Lateral Release | Knee |
| • Ligament | All Joints |

• Loose Bodies	All Joints
• Meniscal Cystectomy	Knee
• Meniscectomy	Knee
• Plica Removal	All Joints
• Scar Tissue	All Joints
• Soft Tissue	All Joints
• Synovial Membrane	All Joints
• Tendon	All Joints
• Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC)	Wrist
• Villusectomy	Knee
Coagulation
• ACL/PCL	Knee
• Articular Cartilage	All Joints
• Carpal Ligaments	Wrist
• Glenohumeral Capsule	Shoulder
• Ligament	All Joints
• Medial Retinaculum	Knee
• Rotator Cuff	Shoulder
• Tendon	All Joints
• Wrist Tendons	Wrist

ENTec EVac Plasma Wand

. The ENTec EVac Plasma Wand is indicated for ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis of soft tissue in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.
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| Prescription Use

(Per 21 CFR 801.109)	X
OR
Over-the-Counter Use

Susan Wall
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of General, Restorative
and Neurological Devices
KOI'S 4

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