# K033177: Powergrip Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Model 824XXXXX

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Gunter Bissinger Medizintechnik GmbH
- Decided: Mar 11, 2004 after 162 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 K970968 (1998). 1 ancestor in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites 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)
- K970968: Bissinger Detachable Bipolar Coagulation-Forceps, Guenter Bissinger Medizintechnik GmbH (1998) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K082505: KLS Martin Electrosurgical Instruments (2009), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Bipolar tissue coagulation in gynecologic and laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K033177
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology