# K043198: Vanguard Reprocessed Arthroscopic Wands

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc.
- Decided: May 27, 2005 after 190 days
- Product code: NUJ (Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K052692: Suretek Medical Reprocessed Electrosurgical Electrodes (2006), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Mar 11, 2008 · Not classified · Z-1669-2008: Sterility Compromised -- Ascent Healthcare Solutions cannot validate the sterilization process for a variety of Ascent Healthcare Solutions products.

## Indications for use
When coupled with a compatible electrosurgical unit, an arthroscopic wand electrode is intended for resection, ablation and coagulation of soft tissues and for hemostasis of blood vessels during arthroscopic procedures (of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and wrist) that utilize a conductive irrigant.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K043198
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology