Coblation ASC3730-01Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00817470004700), received between Jun 29, 2020 and Jun 29, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Communication or Transmission Problem” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K033584); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 29, 2020Communication or Transmission Problem; Communication or Transmission Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY WHEN THE WAND WAS PLUGGED IN IT DID NOT RESPOND, THE MESSAGE "CONNECT WAND" REMAINED ON SCREEN. IT WAS PLUGGED OUT AND IN AGAIN AND THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A BACKUP DEVICE, NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURIES REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10210378 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K033584. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2309-2008 · Apr 9, 2008 · Terminated
  ArthroCare ArthroWand Covator with Integrated Cable Wand, Catalog number AC4340-01. The product is a medical device for human use in electrosurgical cutting and coagulation access