# K011800: Vanguard Reprocessed Electric Biopsy Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 27, 2001 after 111 days
- Product code: NLU (Forceps, Biopsy, Electric, Reprocessed)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.4300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K860366 (1986). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K860366: Challenger Hot Biopsy Forceps, Microvasive (1986) Summary page 5.
- K912601: Biprobe (TM), C.R. Bard, Inc. (1991) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
When used with a compatible electrosurgical unit, endoscope and patient grounding pad, electric biopsy forceps are intended for electrocautery and removal of polyps and/or tissue within the gastrointestinal tract. The forceps are prescription devices intended for a single patient use only.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K011800
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology