# K023311: Loop Microwave Ablation Probe

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Vivant Medical, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 9, 2003 after 188 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: 2 generations back to K861904 (1986). 7 ancestors in all.
28 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 36 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K011676: Vivawave Microwave System, Vivant Medical, Inc. (2002)
- K790187: Bovie Hand Control, Sybron Corp. (1979) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K032047: Tri-Loop Microwave Ablation Probe (2003), 27 descendants of its own
- K032702: Vivatip Microwave Ablation Probe (2003), 26 descendants of its own
- K052919: Microsulis Tissue Ablation System (2006), 15 descendants of its own
- K072870: Microwave Tissue Coagulation System (MTCS) (2008), 11 descendants of its own
- K082819: Dermatologic Treatment System (DTS) G2 (2009), 10 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The LoopTM Microwave Ablation Probe is intended for coagulation of soft tissue. Not for use in cardiac procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K023311
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology