# K040219: Cobra Surgical Probe

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Boston Scientific Corp
- Decided: Feb 24, 2004 after 22 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: 3 generations back to K921884 (1992). 8 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 9 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K013873: Cobra Cardiac Electrosurgical System, Boston Scientific Corp (2002) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The intended use for Cobra Surgical Probes is as follows: The Probe is intended for the coagulation of cardiac tissue using radiofrequency (RF) energy during cardiac surgery. The Probe can be used during general surgery to coagulate soft tissues. The Probe may also be used to coagulate blood and soft tissue to produce hemostasis.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K040219
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology