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Description, Indications for Use, and

Contraindications

Description

The ArthroCare Atlas™ System is a bipolar, radiofrequency (RF) electrosurgical system designed for use in arthro-
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scopic and orthopedic procedures. The System consists of the following components:
1) a bipolar radiofrequency controller;
2) a reusable, non-sterile Power Cord;
3) a reusable, non-sterile Foot Control;
4) a reusable, non-sterile Patient Cable; and
5) a disposable, sterile ArthroWand or Microdebrider Wand.
An optional reusable non-sterile Hand Control is also available for use with the System.
The Controller is the voltage source that delivers RF energy to the treatment site via a reusable Patient Cable and
sterile Wand, or an Integrated Cable Wand (ICW), a sterile Wand/Cable combination.
The reusable Patient Cable is supplied non-sterile and is designed for sterilization prior to use.
The sterile disposable Wand is available in various single or multi-electrode configurations and is supplied separate-
ly. It may have a Cable component incorporated into its design to replace the Patient Cable,
The Controller is activated by either a reusable Foot Control or an optional reusable Hand Control.

Indications for Use

The ArthroCare Atlas System is indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of
blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.
Contraindications
The ArthroCare Atlas System is contraindicated in any procedures where a conductive solution is not used. The
System is also contraindicated for patients who have cardiac pacemakers or other electronic implants without specif-
ic instructions from the manufacturer of the cardiac pacemaker or implant. Please refer to the Wand Instructions for
Use for a more comprehensive list of contraindications regarding specific procedures.
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ArthroCare Atlas™ System
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User's Manual