Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Model Number ASHA4730-01: Ambient HipVac 50 Wand with Integrated Finger Recalled by ArthroCare Medical Corporation Due to Potential breach of sterile barrier due to defective...

Date: October 27, 2014
Company: ArthroCare Medical Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact ArthroCare Medical Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Model Number ASHA4730-01: Ambient HipVac 50 Wand with Integrated Finger Switches and Model Number ASHA5050-01: Ambient KVac Wand with Integrated Finger Switches. The Wands are indicated for the resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue, and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.

Quantity: 23,119 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential breach of sterile barrier due to defective product tray.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About ArthroCare Medical Corporation

ArthroCare Medical Corporation has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report