ArthroCare Medical Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1833-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

PROcise XP Wand with Integrated Cable REF EICA8872-01 Product Usage: PLASMA WAND devices are indicated 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, and tissue in the uvula/soft palate for the treatment of snoring. It is intended for procedures using a conductive media, such as normal saline or Ringers lactate.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 15, 2015

Date Posted: July 1, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1833-2015

Event ID: 71311

Reason for Recall:

Potential component failure resulting in inoperability

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2,355 units

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 1092290, 1092291, 1092292

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated