# K022751: Reprocessed Used Disposable Hot and Cold Biopsy Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Medical Device Services
- Decided: Nov 4, 2002 after 77 days
- Product code: KGE (Forceps, Biopsy, Electric)
- 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 K932266 (1994). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K932266: Symbiosis Dispos Gastro Biopsy Forceps W/Reuse Han, Symbiosis Corp. (1994) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
Medical Device Services (MDS) intends to reprocess used disposable hot and cold biopsy forceps manufactured by Microvasive. Cold biopsy forceps are intended to be used through an endoscope to remove polyps and/or tissue specimens throughout the alimentary tract Hot Biopsy Forceps are intended to be used through an endoscope to cauterize and remove polyps and/or tissue specimens throughout the alimentary tract. MDS reprocessed biopsy forceps are disposable unless reprocessed again by MDS

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K022751
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology