# K032327: Modern Medical Bipolar Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Modern Medical Equipment Mfg., Ltd.
- Decided: Jun 15, 2004 after 323 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
No predicates in its family tree.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Most influential descendants
- K210315: Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation, Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation, Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps, Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps (2022), 0 descendants of its own
- K131058: Bipolar Forceps (2013), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Intended to facilitate tissue grasping and control the bleeding of small vessel by bipolar coagulation

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K032327
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology