# K021237: Coopersurgical Laparoscopic Instruments

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: CooperSurgical, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 10, 2003 after 357 days
- Product code: HET (Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 884.1720
- 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 K932832 (1994). 2 ancestors in all.
11 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 14 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K932832: Primus Insulated Forceps, Marlo Surgical Technology (1994) Summary page 1.
- K944563: Family of Primus Forceps: Graspers/Dissectors/Suturers/Needle Drivers, Marlow Surgical Technologies, Inc. (1994) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K043013: Miltex Laparoscopic Instruments (2005), 10 descendants of its own
- K052759: Dan Monopolar Lap Accessories (2006), 8 descendants of its own
- K081503: Aed Monopolar Lap Accessories (2008), 7 descendants of its own
- K103508: Unmiax Laparoscopic Instrument (2011), 6 descendants of its own
- K142208: Monopolar Laparascopic Accessories (2015), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
The devices are designed to manipulate tissue, organs, or bowel during laparoscopic surgery. The secondary function is to provide monopolar electrocautery capability to dissect and coagulate tissue.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K021237
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology