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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Coblator II System, 120V. Product Usage: The Coblator II (Model RF8000E) is a bipolar, radiofrequency electrosurgical system designed for use in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery. The system consists of the following components: an electrosurgical radiofrequency controller, a reusable, non-sterile Power Cord; a reusable, non-sterile Foot Control; a reusable, non-sterile Flow control Valve Unit; a reusable, non-sterile flow control cable; a single use, disposable, sterile Wand. The Coblator II is indicated for ablation, resection, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery.

Z-1323-2015

February 20, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
ArthroCare Medical Corporation
Event
Event 70594
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
15 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1323-2015

Official wording

Reason: The recalling firm was notified by the contract manufacturer that they had reversed the L2, L3, L4, or L5 components on the P/N09010 RoHS boards of the Coblator II Controller (Model RF8000E).

Code information: Serial Numbers: CA0N0000FT, CA0N0000H0, CA0N0000H7, CA0N0000J6, CA0N0000KJ, CA0N0000KK, CA0N0000KL, CA0N0000FW, CA0N0000G5, CA0N0000G6, CA0N0000H1, CA0N0000FR, CA0N0000FZ, CA0N0000KF, CA0N0000GH

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of TN, IA, AZ, NE, SD, NY, and OK.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The recalling firm was notified by the contract manufacturer that they had reversed the L2, L3, L4, or L5 components on the P/N09010 RoHS boards of the Coblator II Controller (Model RF8000E).