K Number
K082323
Device Name
ARTHROCARE ARTHROWANDS
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2008-08-28

(14 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 510(k) 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, coagulation, and hemostasis of soft tissue and blood vessels, which are procedures aimed at treating or alleviating a disease or condition (e.g., debridement, excision, coagulation in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures).

No

The device is described as an electrosurgical device for resection, ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis of soft tissue and blood vessels. 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," indicating they are hardware devices 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 Diagnostics are medical devices intended for use in vitro for the examination of specimens, including blood, tissue, and urine, derived from the human body, to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring or compatibility purposes.
  • Device Description and Intended Use: The ArthroCare ArthroWands are described as electrosurgical devices used during arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels. This is a direct surgical intervention on the patient's body, not an examination of specimens outside the body.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any analysis of biological samples, diagnostic information derived from such analysis, or any of the typical components or processes associated with IVDs (reagents, assays, specimen handling, etc.).

The device is clearly intended for surgical use within the body, 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:
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).

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

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, and wrist.

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)

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

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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.

K072865

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.

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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).

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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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K082323

510(k) Summary

ArthroCare Corporation ArthroCare ArthroWands

AUG 2 8 2008

General Information

Submitter Name/Address:

Establishment Registration Number: Contact Person:

Date Prepared:

Device Description

Trade Name:

Generic/Common Name:

Classification Name:

ArthroCare Corporation 680 Vaqueros Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3523

2951580

Valerie Defiesta-Ng Director, Regulatory Affairs

August 11, 2008

ArthroCare® ArthroWands®

Electrosurgical Device and Accessories

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

Predicate Devices

ArthroCare® ArthroWands®

K072865

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 The Tital Ocale TimboWands are ressels 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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| 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 the materials specification and labeling for the ArthroCare ArthroWands, which were previously cleared in K072865 (October 23, 2007). The indications for use, technology, principle of operation, and sterilization parameters of the ArthroCare ArthroWands remain the same as in the predicate cleared 510(k)s.

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 the 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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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

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

AUG 2 8 2008

Re: K082323

Trade/Device Name: ArthoCare® ArthroWands® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: August 11, 2008 Received: August 14, 2008

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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at (240) 276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at (240) 276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.

Sincerely yours,

Mark N Millman

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

к_082323 510(k) Number:

ArthroCare® ArthroWands® Device Name

Indications for Use:

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

510(k) Number K082323

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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| 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 |

Prescription Use (Part 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 CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Mark A. Milliman

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