# K012018: Bicap Coag Bipolar Laparoscopy Probe, Model 006908-910

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Acmi Corporation
- Decided: Jul 16, 2002 after 383 days
- Product code: GEI (Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- 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 K803214 (1981). 2 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K803214: Acmi Bipolar Hemostatic Electrode, American Cystocope Makers, Inc. (1981) Summary page 1.
- K932626: Cabot Medical Surgiflex (R) Suction-Irrigation Prob, Cabot Medical Corp. (1994) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K102275: Thermedx 37-5 Electrocautery Probes, Models MPJ200, MPJ210, MPS220, MPN230, BPH240 (2011), 0 descendants of its own
- K101711: Ceruleau Electrosurgical Probe (2010), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The BICAP COAG Bipolar Laparoscopy Probe is indicated for use in laparoscopic procedures to provide bipolar coagulation, blunt dissection, irrigation, and aspiration. The BICAP COAG Probe may be used in a variety of gastrointestinal, urological and gynecological procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K012018
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology