K Number
K033584
Device Name
ARTHROCARE ARTHROWANDS
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2003-11-28

(15 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4400
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
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: 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
Device Description
The ArthroCare ArthroWands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for specific indications in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.
More Information

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No
The summary describes a standard electrosurgical device for tissue manipulation and does not mention any AI or ML capabilities.

Yes
The device is used for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in various arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures, which are therapeutic interventions.

No

The device description and intended use clearly state that the ArthroCare ArthroWands are electrosurgical devices used for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures. These are all therapeutic actions, not diagnostic ones.

No

The device description explicitly states that the ArthroCare ArthroWands are "bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices," which are hardware components used in surgical procedures.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) taken from the human body to provide information about a person's health. This testing is done outside the body (in vitro).
  • Device Description and Intended Use: The ArthroCare ArthroWands are described as electrosurgical devices used for procedures within the body (arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures). They are used for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels during surgery.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any analysis of specimens, laboratory testing, or diagnostic purposes based on samples taken from the patient.

Therefore, the ArthroCare ArthroWands are surgical devices used for treatment and intervention, not for in vitro diagnostic testing.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

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 ProceduresJoint Specific or All Joints (ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist)
Ablation and Debridement
• ACL/PCLKnee
• AcromioplastyShoulder
• Articular CartilageAll Joints
• BursectomyAll Joints
• ChondroplastyAll Joints
• FaciaAll Joints
• LigamentAll Joints
• NotchplastyKnee
• Scar TissueAll Joints
• Soft TissueAll Joints
• Subacromial DecompressionShoulder
• SynovectomyAll Joints
• TendonAll Joints
Excision and Resection
• Acetabular LabrumHip
• Articular LabrumAll Joints
• CapsuleAll Joints
• Capsular ReleaseKnee
• Cartilage FlapsKnee
• CystsAll Joints
• Discoid MeniscusKnee
• Frozen Shoulder ReleaseShoulder
• Glenoidale LabrumShoulder
• Lateral ReleaseKnee
• LigamentAll Joints
• Loose BodiesAll Joints
• Meniscal CystectomyKnee
• MeniscectomyKnee
• Plica RemovalAll Joints
• Scar TissueAll Joints
• Soft TissueAll Joints
• Synovial MembraneAll Joints
• TendonAll Joints
• Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC)Wrist
• VillusectomyKnee
Coagulation
• ACL/PCLKnee
• Articular CartilageAll Joints
• Carpal LigamentsWrist
• Glenohumeral CapsuleShoulder
• LigamentAll Joints
• Medial RetinaculumKnee
• Rotator CuffShoulder
• TendonAll Joints
• Wrist TendonsWrist

Product codes

GEI

Device Description

The ArthroCare ArthroWands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for specific indications in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

Ankle, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Wrist, All Joints

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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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)

The modified ArthroCare ArthroWands, as described in this Special 510(k), are substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The proposed modifications in materials are not substantial changes or modifications, and do not significantly affect the safety or efficacy of the devices.

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K032504

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 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.

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NOV 2 8 2003

ArthroCare
CORPORATION

K0 33584

510(k) Summary

510(k) Summary

ArthroCare Corporation ArthroCare ArthroWands

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General Information

Submitter Name/Address:

ArthroCare Corporation 680 Vaqueros Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3523

Establishment Registration Number: Contact Person:

Valerie Defiesta-Ng Director, Regulatory Affairs

2951580

Date Prepared:

Device Description

Trade Name:

Generic/Common Name:

Classification Name:

ArthroCare® ArthroWands®

November 12, 2003

Electrosurgical Device and Accessories

Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories (21 CFR 878.4400)

Predicate Devices ArthroCare® System

K032504

Product Description

The ArthroCare ArthroWands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for specific indications in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.

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Intended Uses

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 |

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Continued

| Arthroscopic and Orthopedic Procedures | Joint Specific or All
Joints (ankle, elbow,
hip, knee, shoulder, and
wrist) |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| • 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 |

Substantial Equivalence

This Special 510(k) proposes modifications in materials for the ArthroCare ArthroWands, which were previously cleared in K032504 on August 21, 2003. The indications for use, technology, principle of operation, packaging, sterilization parameters, and labeling of the ArthroCare ArthroWands remain the same as in the predicate cleared 510(k).

Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

The modified ArthroCare ArthroWands, as described in this Special 510(k), are substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The proposed modifications in materials are not substantial changes or modifications, and do not significantly affect the safety or efficacy of the devices.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

NOV 2 8 2003

Ms. Valerie Defiesta-Ng Director, Regulatory Affairs ArthroCare Corporation 680 Vaqueros Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94085-3523

Re: K033584

Trade/Device Name: ArthroCare® ArthroWands® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: November 12, 2003 Received: November 13, 2003

Dear Ms. Defiesta-Ng:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International 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.

sincerely yours,

Mark N Melbers

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

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Indications for Use Statement

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Device Name ArthroCare ArthroWands

K 033584 510(k) Number:

Indications for Use:

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 ProceduresJoint Specific or All Joints (ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist)
Ablation and Debridement
• ACL/PCLKnee
• AcromioplastyShoulder
• Articular CartilageAll Joints
• BursectomyAll Joints
• ChondroplastyAll Joints
• FaciaAll Joints
• LigamentAll Joints
• NotchplastyKnee
• Scar TissueAll Joints
• Soft TissueAll Joints
• Subacromial DecompressionShoulder
• SynovectomyAll Joints
• TendonAll Joints
Excision and Resection
• Acetabular LabrumHip
• Articular LabrumAll Joints
• CapsuleAll Joints
• Capsular ReleaseKnee
• Cartilage FlapsKnee
• CystsAll Joints
• Discoid MeniscusKnee
• Frozen Shoulder ReleaseShoulder
• Glenoidale LabrumShoulder
• Lateral ReleaseKnee
• LigamentAll Joints
• Loose BodiesAll Joints
• Meniscal CystectomyKnee
• MeniscectomyKnee

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Continued
Arthroscopic and Orthopedic ProceduresJoint Specific or All Joints (ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist)
• Plica RemovalAll Joints
• Scar TissueAll Joints
• Soft TissueAll Joints
• Synovial MembraneAll Joints
• TendonAll Joints
• Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC)Wrist
• VillusectomyKnee
Coagulation
• ACL/PCLKnee
• Articular CartilageAll Joints
• Carpal LigamentsWrist
• Glenohumeral CapsuleShoulder
• LigamentAll Joints
• Medial RetinaculumKnee
• Rotator CuffShoulder
• TendonAll Joints
• Wrist TendonsWrist

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