# K013117: Resection Ablator

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Linvatec Corp.
- Decided: Nov 29, 2001 after 72 days
- Product code: HRX (Arthroscope)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.1100
- 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 K002523 (2000). 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)
- K002088: Shaver Ablator, Linvatec Corp. (2001) Summary page 2.
- K002523: Advantage Drive System, Linvatec Corp. (2000) Summary page 2.

## Indications for use
The Resection Ablator is intended to be used in arthroscopic procedures for resection of soft tissue and bone, ablation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K013117
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology