# K032223: Cook Vascular Perfecta Electrosurgical Dissection System Ergonomic Intermittent Activation Switch

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Cook Vascular, Inc.
- Decided: Oct 15, 2003 after 86 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: 4 generations back to K011083 (2001). 5 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K021519: Arthrocare Controller, Authrocare Cable, Foot Control, Power Cord, Wands, Arthrocare Corp. (2002)

## Indications for use
The Cook Vascular PERFECTATMEDS Ergonomic Intermittent Activation Switch is an accessory to the Cook Vascular PERFECTATM Electrosurgical Dissection System. The intended use of the Cook Vascular PERFECTATMEDS Ergonomic Intermittent Activation Switch is to add the option of continuous or intermittent activation to the Electrosurgical Dissection System when the footswitch is depressed. The Cook Vascular PERFECTATMEDS Ergonomic Intermittent Activation Switch is supplied non-sterile and is reusable.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K032223
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology