510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBMC Radio Frequency Perforation Generator, Models RFP-100-115 and RFP-100-230
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Baylis Medical Co., Inc. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Feb 12, 2002 after a 78-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 12, 2002
- Review
- 78 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
5 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK013904 BMC Radio Frequency Perforation Generator, Models RFP-100-115 and…Baylis Medical Co., Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK122278 Baylis Medical Company Radiofrequency Perforation GeneratorBaylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK232809 Cross Vascular RF Generator and Footswitch (optional accessory)Cross Vascular, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251566 TS-RF Generator (STS10)Starmed Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK250275 PrecisePath™ Radiofrequency Puncture Generator and PrecisePath™…Baylis Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK252083 HOTWIRE™ System RF Generator and Footswitch (optional accessory)Atraverse Medical, Inc. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K122278Baylis Medical Company Radiofrequency Perforation GeneratorBaylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly4descendants
- K232809Cross Vascular RF Generator and Footswitch (optional accessory)Cross Vascular, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K251566TS-RF Generator (STS10)Starmed Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K250275PrecisePath™ Radiofrequency Puncture Generator and PrecisePath™ FootswitchBaylis Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K252083HOTWIRE™ System RF Generator and Footswitch (optional accessory)Atraverse Medical, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K013904 | BMC Radio Frequency Perforation Generator, Models RFP-100-115 and RFP-100-230 | Baylis Medical Co., Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K122278 | Baylis Medical Company Radiofrequency Perforation Generator | Baylis Medical Company, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K232809 | Cross Vascular RF Generator and Footswitch (optional accessory) | Cross Vascular, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K251566 | TS-RF Generator (STS10) | Starmed Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K250275 | PrecisePath™ Radiofrequency Puncture Generator and PrecisePath™ Footswitch | Baylis Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K252083 | HOTWIRE™ System RF Generator and Footswitch (optional accessory) | Atraverse Medical, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (5)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K122278 | Baylis Medical Company Radiofrequency Perforation Generator | 2012 | 4 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K122278 (Baylis Medical Company, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GEI
52in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEI
113in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEI
4in 2025
Class I (14 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEI
7,592in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,795 |
| 2008 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 42 | 130 | 27 | 3,591 |
| 2010 | 46 | 109 | 51 | 3,377 |
| 2011 | 35 | 135 | 32 | 4,463 |
| 2012 | 39 | 133 | 30 | 5,216 |
| 2013 | 48 | 136 | 13 | 4,897 |
| 2014 | 49 | 103 | 3 | 4,908 |
| 2015 | 47 | 123 | 4 | 4,936 |
| 2016 | 64 | 108 | 3 | 5,616 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 6,073 |
| 2018 | 47 | 93 | 6 | 6,545 |
| 2019 | 48 | 93 | 5 | 7,067 |
| 2020 | 59 | 105 | 1 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 146 | 6 | 6,354 |
| 2022 | 55 | 150 | 49 | 6,103 |
| 2023 | 65 | 104 | 27 (4) | 7,176 |
| 2024 | 59 | 125 | 22 (10) | 7,897 |
| 2025 | 52 | 113 | 4 | 7,592 |
| 2026 | 43 | 183 | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The BMC Radio Frequency Perforation Generator; Model RFP-100-115 (For Domestic Use) and Model RFP-100-230 (For International Use) is indicated for use in general surgical procedures to cu and coagulate soft tissue.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K013904 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K013904: BMC Radio Frequency Perforation Generator, Models RFP-100-115 and RFP-100-230.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K013904
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026