ArthroCare Corporation
Active in EUDAMEDUnited Statesfrom SRN EUDAMED FDA SRN US-MF-000017581 FEI 3010813691
- Devices
- 155
- Registrations
- EUDAMEDFDA
- FDA recalls
- 140 ongoing since 2021 (1 open in total)
What ArthroCare Corporation makes
ArthroCare Corporation manufactures surgical instruments and systems for arthroscopic and endoscopic procedures, including plasma-based wand devices for tissue ablation, irrigation tools, and hemostasis wands. Their portfolio includes suture anchors for soft tissue fixation, nasal dressings, and coblation systems for precise tissue removal or coagulation. Additional products cover arthroscopic tools like drills, guides, and knot pushers, as well as knotted fixation systems for joint repairs.
The company’s devices are classified under FDA categories Class I and Class II, with regulatory submissions recorded in the FDA’s 510(k) clearance database. Products are designed for orthopedic, ENT, and nasal applications, with listings reflecting their authorised use in the United States.
Catalogue
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Company details
- EUDAMED SRN
- US-MF-000017581
- FDA FEI number
- 3010813691
- EUDAMED status
- Active
- EUDAMED registered name
- ArthroCare Corporation
- Registered address
- 7000, W. William Cannon Drive, 78735-8531, Austin, Texas, United States
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +1 (512) 656-2543
- PRRC contact
- Angela Mejia
EUDAMED certificates
1 certificate1 valid, 0 expiredMDR 1next expiry 25 Sep 2027
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH 0123 1 certificate
- G15 077112 0053 Expiring
Quality management system EU MDR
- Issued
- 24 Jun 2025
- Expires
- 25 Sep 2027
FDA recalls
Recalls initiated per year
- 2017 0
- 2018 0
- 2019 1
- 2020 1
- 2021 0
- 2022 0
- 2023 0
- 2024 0
- 2025 0
- 2026 0
2020
- 17 Aug 2020 Z-2999-2020 Class II Open since 2020 Due to a supplier error where a portion of the raw material was inadvertently mixed. As a result, some needles may be made of commercially pure titanium as opposed to 304 stainless steel which does not meet the specification and could potentially break during use.
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- 17 Aug 2020 Z-2999-2020 Class II Open since 2020 Due to a supplier error where a portion of the raw material was inadvertently mixed. As a result, some needles may be made of commercially pure titanium as opposed to 304 stainless steel which does not meet the specification and could potentially break during use.
2019
- 21 Feb 2019 Z-3000-2020 Class II Terminated The voluntary recall is being initiated due to a manufacturing error resulting in incorrect upper jaw dimensions, and the upper jaw could potentially disengage or detach during use.
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- 21 Feb 2019 Z-3000-2020 Class II Terminated The voluntary recall is being initiated due to a manufacturing error resulting in incorrect upper jaw dimensions, and the upper jaw could potentially disengage or detach during use.
2016
- 3 Mar 2016 Z-1321-2016 Class II Terminated During functional testing of devices after real time aging, it was determined that product failed to meet shelf-life at the expiration date indicated on the product labels.
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- 3 Mar 2016 Z-1321-2016 Class II Terminated During functional testing of devices after real time aging, it was determined that product failed to meet shelf-life at the expiration date indicated on the product labels.
2015
- 26 Oct 2015 Z-0623-2016 Class II Terminated There is cracking in the tray when the device is snapped into place. The crack is through the full thickness of the tray, compromising the sterile barrier.
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- 2 Jun 2015 Z-2105-2015 Class II Terminated Wands inspected with the adaptor fixture were released to the field not meeting the dielectric (Hipot) specifications.
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- 26 Oct 2015 Z-0623-2016 Class II Terminated There is cracking in the tray when the device is snapped into place. The crack is through the full thickness of the tray, compromising the sterile barrier.
2011
- 11 May 2011 Z-0049-2012 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated ArthroCare initiated the recall of one lot of the MiniMagnum Knotless Implant Fixation Device where the incorrect diver block was packed with the implant.
2010
- 30 Sep 2010 Z-1952-2011 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated During surgical procedure the product has the potential for separation of the plug guide. Separation of the plug guide may compromise the ability of the inserter to fully drive the implant completely into the bone, which may also compromise the ability to tension the suture properly.
2008
- 5 Aug 2008 Z-1900-2009 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Potential Sterility Loss-- Due to wearing or puncture in the Tyvek lid, the product may lose sterility.
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- 9 Apr 2008 Z-2309-2008 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Product is not secure in packaging, and movement may damage the product or render it non-sterile.
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- 31 Jan 2008 Z-1657-2008 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Devices for which sterility may be compromised as evidenced by punctures in the plastic tray during shipping. The risk to the patient is a potential infection subsequent to the surgical procedure.
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- 5 Aug 2008 Z-1900-2009 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Potential Sterility Loss-- Due to wearing or puncture in the Tyvek lid, the product may lose sterility.
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2006
- 28 Jun 2006 Z-1312-06 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated The product may lose sterility due to omission of the final pouch seal.
- 7 Jun 2006 Z-1186-06 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Potential loss of product sterility due to breach of pouch seal.
- 7 Jun 2006 Z-1187-06 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Potential loss of product sterility due to breach of pouch seal.
2005
- 12 Jul 2005 Z-1043-05 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Potential loss of product sterility due to breach of outer and inner seal packages, which may result in infection
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- 12 Jul 2005 Z-1043-05 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Potential loss of product sterility due to breach of outer and inner seal packages, which may result in infection
FDA establishments
- Arthrocare Corporation Coyol Alajuela · CR FEI 3012358417
Frequently asked questions
How many devices does ArthroCare Corporation have in the registry?
The registry currently lists 155 devices for ArthroCare Corporation. Devices recorded under merged duplicate company entries are counted once.
Are there FDA recall records for ArthroCare Corporation?
FDA recall records list 14 recalls initiated by ArthroCare Corporation, the most recent initiated on 17 Aug 2020. 1 of them is recorded as ongoing. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer; the records say nothing about the company's overall record.
What EUDAMED certificates are recorded for ArthroCare Corporation?
EUDAMED lists 1 certificate for ArthroCare Corporation (quality management system) under MDR. The most recent was issued on 24 Jun 2025.
Which FDA establishments are linked to ArthroCare Corporation?
1 FDA establishment is linked to ArthroCare Corporation in the registry; they are listed on the company page.