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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 26, 2012

Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette used with the Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System. Major components of the AR1000 Wound Therapy System include an ultrasonic generator, converter hand piece, done-shaped applicator tip (qurette), and a saline supply reservoir. Product Usage: The Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System is interned for the selective dissection and fragmentation of tissue, wound debridement ( of acute and chronic wounds, burns, and diseased or necrotic tissue), an

This recall has been initiated because the Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette Q07 Lot Numbers 0001 and 0002 can fracture during use and may release a fragment or fragments. The 6 mm Qur…

Recall #
Z-0534-2013
Affected scope
99
Initiated
November 5, 2012
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Arobella Medical, LLC recalled Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette used with the Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System. … - a moderate-severity action.

Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette used with the Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System. … was recalled by Arobella Medical, LLC in December 26, 2012. Reason: This recall has been initiated because the Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette Q07 Lot Numbers 0001 and 0002 can fra…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0534-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Arobella Medical, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-This recall has been initiated because the Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette Q07 Lot Numbers 0001 and 0002 can fra….

Moderate
severity level
99 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 26, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0534-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette used with the Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System. Major components of the AR1000 Wound Therapy System include an ultrasonic generator, converter hand piece, done-shaped applicator tip (qurette), and a saline supply reservoir. Product Usage: The Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System is interned for the selective dissection and fragmentation of tissue, wound debridement ( of acute and chronic wounds, burns, and diseased or necrotic tissue), and cleansing irrigation of the wound site for the removal of debris, exudates, fragments, and other matter.

Reason for recall

This recall has been initiated because the Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette Q07 Lot Numbers 0001 and 0002 can fracture during use and may release a fragment or fragments. The 6 mm Qurette is a component of the AR1000 Quostic Wound Therapy System.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0534-2013
Date reported December 26, 2012
Date initiated November 5, 2012
Recalling firm Arobella Medical, LLC
Firm location Minnetonka, MN
Affected scope 99
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US (nationwide) and the states of AL, CA, ID, IN, IA, MI, MN, MS, NJ, NM, OH, PA. SC, TX, UT, VA, WI. including the country of SAUDI ARABIA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

99 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette used with the Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System. Major components of the AR1000 Wound Therapy System include an ultrasonic generator, converter hand piece, done-shaped applicator tip (qurette), and a saline supply reservoir. Product Usage: The Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System is interned for the selective dissection and fragmentation of tissue, wound debridement ( of acute and chronic wounds, burns, and diseased or necrotic tissue), and cleansing irrigation of the wound site for the removal of debris, exudates, fragments, and other matter.. Recalled by Arobella Medical, LLC. Units affected: 99.
Why was this product recalled?
This recall has been initiated because the Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette Q07 Lot Numbers 0001 and 0002 can fracture during use and may release a fragment or fragments. The 6 mm Qurette is a component of the AR1000 Quostic Wound Therapy System.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0534-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US (nationwide) and the states of AL, CA, ID, IN, IA, MI, MN, MS, NJ, NM, OH, PA. SC, TX, UT, VA, WI. including the country of SAUDI ARABIA..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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