K Number
K070374
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2007-04-25

(76 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4400
Panel
SU
Reference & Predicate Devices
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Intended Use

The ArthroCare ENT Plasma Wands is 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 by 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
  • Tissue in the Uvula/Soft Palate for the Treatment of Snoring
Device Description

The ArthroCare ENT Plasma Wands are bipolar, single use, high frequency electrosurgical devices designed for specific indications in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery.

AI/ML Overview

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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.