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Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System

by Arthrocare Corp.

510(k) K964849

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK964849 Date14 Apr 1997ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
GEI
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 878.4400
Advisory Committee
General, Plastic Surgery
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 1 Oct 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

The Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System is an electrosurgical device classified for cutting and coagulation. It is intended for use in dermatologic surgical procedures to remove soft tissue and to control bleeding.

The system is supplied by Arthrocare Corp. and received FDA 510(k) clearance in 1997. It is a Class II device with special controls, classified under product code GEI. The device is not specified as single-use or reusable, and no MRI safety information is provided.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 1 Oct 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

  • What is the Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System used for?

    The Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System is an electrosurgical device designed for cutting and coagulation during dermatologic surgical procedures. It is specifically intended to remove soft tissue and control bleeding in these medical applications.

  • Is the Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System single-use or reusable?

    The device data does not specify whether the Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System is designed for single-use or multiple reuse. This information would typically be found in the device's instructions for use, which are not provided in the available data.

  • What regulatory approvals does the Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System have?

    The Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System received FDA 510(k) clearance in 1997. It is classified as a Class II device with special controls under product code GEI. The clearance was determined through the traditional review process by the General and Plastic Surgery advisory committee.

  • How is the Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System supplied?

    The Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System is supplied by Arthrocare Corp. The device is manufactured at their facility located at 595 N. Pastoria Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The specific components or packaging configurations are not detailed in the provided information.