K Number
K060823
Device Name
ARTHROCARE WANDS
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2006-04-10

(14 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4400
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The Wands are intended for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spinal, and neurological procedures.
Device Description
The ArthroCare Wands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for orthopedic, arthroscopic, and spinal, and neurosurgical procedures.
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The summary describes a standard electrosurgical device and makes no mention of AI or ML capabilities, image processing, or data sets typically associated with AI/ML development.

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The device is used for surgical procedures such as resection, ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis, which are treatments rather than therapeutic applications.

No
The device description states its intended use is for "resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels," which are therapeutic actions, not diagnostic.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a "bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical device," which are hardware components.

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

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states the device is for "resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spinal, and neurological procedures." This describes a surgical tool used directly on the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The description reinforces this by calling them "bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for orthopedic, arthroscopic, and spinal, and neurosurgical procedures." Electrosurgical devices are used for surgical interventions.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, tissue samples) in vitro (outside the body) to provide information about a patient's health, diagnosis, or condition.

IVD devices are specifically designed for testing samples in vitro. This device is designed for surgical procedures in vivo (within the body).

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Wands are intended for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spinal, and neurological procedures.

Product codes

GEI, GXI

Device Description

The ArthroCare Wands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for orthopedic, arthroscopic, and spinal, and neurosurgical 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

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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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Summary of Performance Studies

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Predicate Device(s)

K053297

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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510(k) Summary KO6082 ArthroCare Corporation ArthroCare Wands

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General Information

Submitter Name/Address:

ArthroCare Corporation 680 Vaqueros Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2936

Establishment Registration Number:

Contact Person:

2951580

March 24, 2006

Valerie Defiesta-Ng Director, Regulatory Affairs

Date Prepared:

Device Description

Trade Name:

Generic/Common Name:

Classification Name:

ArthroCare® Wands

Electrosurgical Device and Accessories

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

Predicate Device

ArthroCare 8000S Coblator Surgery Systems K053297

Product Description

The ArthroCare Wands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for orthopedic, arthroscopic, and spinal, and neurosurgical procedures.

Intended Use

The Wands are intended for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spinal, and neurological procedures

Substantial Equivalence

This Special 510(k) proposes modifications in dimensional specifications, material, and labeling for the ArthroCare Wands, which were previously cleared under K053297 on December 6, 2005. The indications for use, technology, principle of operation, performance specifications, and sterilization parameters of the Wands remain the same as in the predicate cleared 510(k).

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Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

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

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

APR 1 0 2006

ArthroCare Corporation c/o Ms. Valerie Defiesta-NG Director, Regulatory Affairs 680 Vaqueros Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94085-2936

Re: K060823

Trade/Device Name: ArthroCare Wands Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI, GXI Dated: March 24, 2006 Received: March 27, 2006

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

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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. 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 (240) 276-0115. 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,
elmalle

Mark N. Melkerson 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

KO60823 510(k) Number:

Device Name: ArthroCare Wands

Indications for Use:

The Wands are intended for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spinal, and neurological procedures.

Prescription Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

X

Over-the-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of C

Device Evaluation (ODE)

(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices

510(k) Number ko60823