ArthroCare Corp. is a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets products based on its patented Coblation technology. The company''s soft-tissue surgery systems consist of a controller unit and an assortment of disposable devices that are specialized for specific types of surgery. The company''s strategy includes applying its patented Coblation technology to a range of soft-tissue surgical markets, including arthroscopic surgery, cosmetic surgery, nose and throat surgery, spinal surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, and cardiology applications.