Profile: Arthrocare Corporation designs surgical instruments that improve patient outcomes by using our internationally patented Coblation® technology. Our technology precisely dissolves target tissue and limits damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Our technology is used in surgical specialties, which include arthroscopy, spine & neurology, ear, nose & throat, cosmetic, urology, gynecology and laparoscopy/general surgery. The ArthroCare® ENT coblator II surgery system provides precise control and superior functionality during each of our ENT procedures. Using patented Coblation technology, our ENT surgery system in conjunction with our Coblator II family of plasma wands enables tissue removal through molecular disintegration. And, with its bipolar delivery of thermal energy, the Coblator II surgery system provides localized therapy quickly and effectively for tissue coagulation.

The company was founded in 1993, has revenues of < USD 1 Million, has ~20 employees and is ISO 9001, CE certified. NASDAQ:ARTC (SEC Filings)

FDA Registration Number: 3012358417
US Agent: Bob Arnott / Smith & Nephew, Inc.
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• Aerosol Adhesive Drape (FDA Code: KGT / 878.4380) A drape adhesive is a device intended to be placed on the skin to attach a surgical drape.

• Arthroscopic Equipment

• Arthroscopic Handheld Instrument

• Bending/Contouring Instrument (FDA Code: HXP / 888.4540) An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach, burr, corkscrew, countersink, pin crimper, wire cutter, prosthesis driver, extractor, file, fork, needle holder, impactor, bending or contouring instrument, compression instrument, passer, socket positioner, probe, femoral neck punch, socket pusher, reamer, rongeur, scissors, screwdriver, bone skid, staple driver, bone screw starter, surgical stripper, tamp, bone tap, trephine, wire twister, and wrench.

• Bioreabsorbable Bone Cement

• Bone Cement (FDA Code: LOD / 888.3027) Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is a device intended to be implanted that is made from methylmethacrylate, polymethylmethacrylate, esters of methacrylic acid, or copolymers containing polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene. The device is intended for use in arthroplastic procedures of the hip, knee, and other joints for the fixation of polymer or metallic prosthetic implants to living bone.

• Bone Fixation Screw (FDA Code: HWC / 888.3040) A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

• Calcium Phosphate Bone Cements

• Cement Dispenser (FDA Code: KIH / 888.4200) A cement dispenser is a nonpowered syringe-like device intended for use in placing bone cement (888.3027) into surgical sites.

• Clip Surgical Applier (FDA Code: GDO / 878.4800) A manual surgical instrument for general use is a nonpowered, hand-held, or hand-manipulated device, either reusable or disposable, intended to be used in various general surgical procedures. The device includes the applicator, clip applier, biopsy brush, manual dermabrasion brush, scrub brush, cannula, ligature carrier, chisel, clamp, contractor, curette, cutter, dissector, elevator, skin graft expander, file, forceps, gouge, instrument guide, needle guide, hammer, hemostat, amputation hook, ligature passing and knot-tying instrument, knife, blood lancet, mallet, disposable or reusable aspiration and injection needle, disposable or reusable suturing needle, osteotome, pliers, rasp, retainer, retractor, saw, scalpel blade, scalpel handle, one-piece scalpel, snare, spatula, stapler, disposable or reusable stripper, stylet, suturing apparatus for the stomach and intestine, measuring tape, and calipers. A surgical instrument that has specialized uses in a specific medical specialty is classified in separate regulations in parts 868 through 892.

• Delivery Systems

• Disc Nucleoplasty Supports

• Disposable Surgical Instrument Kit (FDA Code: KDD / 878.4800)

• Disposable Suture Needle (FDA Code: GAB / 878.4800)

• Drill Bit (FDA Code: HTW / 888.4540)

• Drills

• Ear & Hearing Protection

• Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device (FDA Code: GEI / 878.4400) An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.

• Endoscope Accessories (FDA Code: KOG)

• Epistaxis Balloon (FDA Code: EMX / 874.4100) An epistaxis balloon is a device consisting of an inflatable balloon intended to control internal nasal bleeding by exerting pressure against the sphenopalatine artery.

• External Ankle Brace (FDA Code: ITW / 890.3475) A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support, to correct, or to prevent deformities or to align body structures for functional improvement. Examples of limb orthoses include the following: A whole limb and joint brace, a hand splint, an elastic stocking, a knee cage, and a corrective shoe.

• General & Plastic Surgery Surgical Cannula (FDA Code: GEA / 878.4800)

• General Surgical Manual Instrument (FDA Code: MDM / 878.4800)

• Goggles & Protective Eyewear

• Implants, Shoulder Components

• Instrument Surgical Guide (FDA Code: FZX / 878.4800)

• Intranasal Septal Splint (FDA Code: LYA / 874.4780) An intranasal splint is intended to minimize bleeding and edema and to prevent adhesions between the septum and the nasal cavity. It is placed in the nasal cavity after surgery or trauma. The intranasal splint is constructed from plastic, silicone, or absorbent material.

• Liquid Medication Dispenser (FDA Code: KYX / 880.6430) A Liquid medication dispenser is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to issue a measured amount of liquid medication.

• Manual Osteotome (FDA Code: GFI / 878.4800)

• Microtenotomy Implants

• Nails & Screws

• Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument (FDA Code: LXH / 888.4540)

• Passer (FDA Code: HWQ / 888.4540)

• Polyethylene Synthetic Non-Absorbable Suture (FDA Code: GAT / 878.5000) Nonabsorbable poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture is a multifilament, nonabsorbable, sterile, flexible thread prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component and is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. The poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture meets U.S.P. requirements as described in the U.S.P. Monograph for Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures; it may be provided uncoated or coated; and it may be undyed or dyed with an appropriate FDA listed color additive. Also, the suture may be provided with or without a standard needle attached.

• Radiological Digital Image Storage Device (FDA Code: LMB / 892.2010) A medical image storage device is a device that provides electronic storage and retrieval functions for medical images. Examples include devices employing magnetic and optical discs, magnetic tape, and digital memory.

• Reabsorbable Fixators

• Screwdrivers & Torques

• Smooth Fixation Pin (FDA Code: HTY / 888.3040)

• Soft Tissue Non-Biodegradable Fixation Fastener (FDA Code: MBI / 888.3040)

• Surgical Drills

• Surgical Drills & Reamers

• Surgical Hand Pieces

• Surgical Instrument Tray (FDA Code: FSM / 878.4800)

• Surgical Orthopedic Scissors (FDA Code: HRR / 888.4540)

• Surgical Retractor (FDA Code: GAD / 878.4800)

• Surgical Retractor Systems (FDA Code: GAD / 878.4800)

• Synthetic Bone Substitute

• Tissue Engineering, Delivery Systems

• Tissue Engineering, Fixators

• Vertebroplasty