510(k) · Cleared
ClearedIntracept BI-Polar RF Probe, Model 04814
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Oct 5, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K994344 (Rocket Medical Plc, 2000) and 2 other predicates after a 232-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1999. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 5, 2007
- Review
- 232 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K991218 (1999). 15 ancestors in all, the oldest K896450 (1991). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK991218 Oratec Bipolar Ablation ProbesOratec Interventions, Inc. · 1999
- 2 generations backK031371 Saphyre Bipolar Ablation ProbesSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK043442 Stryker RF Coaxial Bipolar Electrodes & CannulaeStryker Instruments · 2005
- This deviceK070443 Intracept BI-Polar RF Probe, Model 04814Relievant Medsystems, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK083856 Intracept Flexible BI-Polar RF Probe and Curved Instrument Set…Relievant Medsystems, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK082954 Encage Bipolar RF ProbeTrod Medical SA · 2008
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K991218 | Oratec Bipolar Ablation Probes | Oratec Interventions, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K031371 | Saphyre Bipolar Ablation Probes | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K043442 | Stryker RF Coaxial Bipolar Electrodes & Cannulae | Stryker Instruments | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070443 | Intracept BI-Polar RF Probe, Model 04814 | Relievant Medsystems, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K083856 | Intracept Flexible BI-Polar RF Probe and Curved Instrument Set, Models… | Relievant Medsystems, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K082954 | Encage Bipolar RF Probe | Trod Medical SA | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (3)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K994344 | Neurotherm RF CannulaSummary page 1…n Name: Radioftequency Lesion Probe 4. Date Summary Prepared September 27, 2007 5. Predicate Devices -Neurotherm Disposable Radiofrequency Cannula (K994344) -InCircle Bi-Polar RE Ablation Device (K07071 1) -Stryker RF Coaxial Bipolar Electrodes and Cannulae (K043442) 6. D… | 2000 |
| * | K070711 | Incircle BI-Polar RF Ablation System Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 1…Summary Prepared September 27, 2007 5. Predicate Devices -Neurotherm Disposable Radiofrequency Cannula (K994344) -InCircle Bi-Polar RE Ablation Device (K07071 1) -Stryker RF Coaxial Bipolar Electrodes and Cannulae (K043442) 6. Description of Device The Relievant INTRACEPT Bi-P… | 2007 |
| * | K043442 | Stryker RF Coaxial Bipolar Electrodes & CannulaeSummary page 1…-Neurotherm Disposable Radiofrequency Cannula (K994344) -InCircle Bi-Polar RE Ablation Device (K07071 1) -Stryker RF Coaxial Bipolar Electrodes and Cannulae (K043442) 6. Description of Device The Relievant INTRACEPT Bi-Polar RF Probe and Instrument Sets are used in conjunction with… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 8 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 3 of the 15 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K083856 (Relievant Medsystems, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K994344.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEI
52in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEI
113in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEI
4in 2025
Class I (14 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEI
7,592in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,795 |
| 2008 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 42 | 130 | 27 | 3,591 |
| 2010 | 46 | 109 | 51 | 3,377 |
| 2011 | 35 | 135 | 32 | 4,463 |
| 2012 | 39 | 133 | 30 | 5,216 |
| 2013 | 48 | 136 | 13 | 4,897 |
| 2014 | 49 | 103 | 3 | 4,908 |
| 2015 | 47 | 123 | 4 | 4,936 |
| 2016 | 64 | 108 | 3 | 5,616 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 6,073 |
| 2018 | 47 | 93 | 6 | 6,545 |
| 2019 | 48 | 93 | 5 | 7,067 |
| 2020 | 59 | 105 | 1 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 146 | 6 | 6,354 |
| 2022 | 55 | 150 | 49 | 6,103 |
| 2023 | 65 | 104 | 27 (4) | 7,176 |
| 2024 | 59 | 125 | 22 (10) | 7,897 |
| 2025 | 52 | 113 | 4 | 7,592 |
| 2026 | 43 | 183 | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The INTRACEPT Bi-Polar RF Probe and Instrument Set is intended to be used in conjunction with radiofrequency (RF) generators for the thermal coagulation of soft tissues.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070443 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070443: Intracept BI-Polar RF Probe, Model 04814.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070443
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026