510(k) · Cleared
ClearedReprocessed ArthoCare Ablation Wand
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Renovo, Inc. · NUJ Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed
Cleared on Mar 5, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K083306 (Arthrocare Corp., 2008) and 11 other predicates after an 88-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Mar 5, 2018
- Review
- 88 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NUJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 12
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K011083 (2001). 25 ancestors in all, the oldest K000778 (2000). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 13 generations backK011083 Arthrocare System 2000 Controller, Cable, Footswitch, Power Cord &…Arthrocare Corp. · 2001
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK082323 Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082980 Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2008 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK083306 Modification to Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2008 · Recalled
- This deviceK173741 Reprocessed ArthoCare Ablation WandRenovo, Inc. · 2018
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- Root · 13 generations backK011083 Arthrocare System 2000 Controller, Cable, Footswitch, Power Cord &…Arthrocare Corp. · 2001
- 12 generations backK013463 Arthrocare Arthro Wands, Enetec Evac Plasma WandArthrocare Corp. · 2001
- 11 generations backK020557 Arthrocare Controller; Arthrocare Cable; Foot Control; Power Cord…Arthrocare Corp. · 2002
- 10 generations backK030551 Arthrocare Controller (System 2000 and 8000); Arthrocare Patient…Arthrocare Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK032504 Arthrocare SystemArthrocare Corp. · 2003
- 8 generations backK033584 Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2003 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK052686 Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2005
- 6 generations backK070958 Modification to Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2007
- 5 generations backK071963 Modification to: Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2007
- 4 generations backK072865 Modificaton to: Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2007
- 3 generations backK082323 Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2008
- 2 generations backK082980 Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2008 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK083306 Modification to Arthrocare ArthrowandsArthrocare Corp. · 2008 · Recalled
- This deviceK173741 Reprocessed ArthoCare Ablation WandRenovo, Inc. · 2018
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K011083 | Arthrocare System 2000 Controller, Cable, Footswitch, Power Cord & Arthrocare… | Arthrocare Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −12 | K013463 | Arthrocare Arthro Wands, Enetec Evac Plasma Wand | Arthrocare Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K020557 | Arthrocare Controller; Arthrocare Cable; Foot Control; Power Cord; Wands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K030551 | Arthrocare Controller (System 2000 and 8000); Arthrocare Patient Cable; Foot… | Arthrocare Corp. | 2003 | 1 |
| −9 | K032504 | Arthrocare System | Arthrocare Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K033584 | Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2003 | 1 |
| −7 | K052686 | Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K070958 | Modification to Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K071963 | Modification to: Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K072865 | Modificaton to: Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K082323 | Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K082980 | Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2008 | 12 |
| −1 | K083306 | Modification to Arthrocare Arthrowands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2008 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K173741 | Reprocessed ArthoCare Ablation Wand | Renovo, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (12)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083306 | Modification to Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…Shaft Diameter, description Picture OEM 510(k) Number 5.5mm tip diameter, 3.5MM SHAFT K083306 ASC4251-01 STARVAC SIZE, 90° Tip Angle, 1 screen and 4 ball… | 2008 |
| * | K082980 | Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…en and 4 ball electrodes, K082980 SUPER MULTIVAC 3.0mm Tip Diameter, 3.75mm Shaft ASH4830-01 50 with In… | 2008 |
| * | K082323 | Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…Diameter, Flat electrode, 50° tip angle Finger Switches (IFS) K082323 SUPER MULTIVAC 3.0mm Tip Diameter, 3.75mm Shaft ASC4830-01 50 Diamet… | 2008 |
| * | K072865 | Modificaton to: Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…50 Diameter, Flat electrode, 50° tip angle K072865 SUPER TURBOVAC 5.25mm Tip diameter, 3.75 shaft ASH4250-01 90 with integrated diameter, scre… | 2007 |
| * | K071963 | Modification to: Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…ft ASH4250-01 90 with integrated diameter, screen shape electrode, finger switches (IFS) 9050° tip angle K071963 AS1335-01 TurboVac 90 3.75mm shaft diameter, 90° Tip Angle TurboVac ™ 90 ASC1335-01 Inte… | 2007 |
| * | K070958 | Modification to Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…3.75mm shaft diameter, 90° Tip Angle TurboVac ™ 90 ASC1335-01 Integrated Cable 3.75mm shaft diameter, 90° Tip Angle K070958 Wand AS1336-01 TurboVac 90 XL 3.75mm shaft diameter, 90° Tip Angle TurboVac… | 2007 |
| * | K052686 | Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…d AS1336-01 TurboVac 90 XL 3.75mm shaft diameter, 90° Tip Angle TurboVac 90 XL K052686 ASC1336-01 Integrated Cable 3.75mm shaft diameter, 90° Tip Angle Wand AS1337-01 TuboVac… | 2005 |
| * | K033584 | Arthrocare ArthrowandsSummary page 5…ed Cable 3.75mm shaft diameter, 90° Tip Angle Wand AS1337-01 TuboVac 90 HP 3.75 shaft diameter,90° Tip Angle K033584 AS4360-01 TriStar 50 3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle… | 2003 |
| * | K032504 | Arthrocare SystemSummary page 5…4 AS4360-01 TriStar 50 3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle K032504 TriStar 50 Integrated ASC4630-01 3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle… | 2003 |
| * | K030551 | Arthrocare Controller (System 2000 and 8000); Arthrocare Patient Cable; Foot Control…Summary page 5…3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle Cable Wand K030551 AS4730-01 MultiVac 50 XL 3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle… | 2003 |
| * | K020557 | Arthrocare Controller; Arthrocare Cable; Foot Control; Power Cord; WandsSummary page 5…1 AS4730-01 MultiVac 50 XL 3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle K020557 MultiVac 50 XL ASC4730-01 Integrated Cable 3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle… | 2002 |
| * | K011083 | Arthrocare System 2000 Controller, Cable, Footswitch, Power Cord & Arthrocare ArthrowandSummary page 5…XL ASC4730-01 Integrated Cable 3.0mm shaft diameter, 50° Tip Angle Wand K011083 ReNovo, Inc. Reprocessed ArthroCare Ablation Wand 510(k) Submission K173741… | 2001 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 17 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5 months on median.
- 4 of the 25 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K083306.
How does its category compare?
All NUJ devicesNUJ Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NUJ
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NUJ
88in 2018
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NUJ
11in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NUJ
38in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NUJ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 161 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 74 |
| 2015 | 2 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2016 | 5 | 155 | 0 | 52 |
| 2017 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 51 |
| 2018 | 7 | 88 | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 47 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 31 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 3 | 27 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 92 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 11 | 38 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Reprocessed ArthroCare Ablation Wands are indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173741 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173741: Reprocessed ArthoCare Ablation Wand.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173741
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026