510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAtricure Coolrail Linear Pen
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
AtriCure, Inc. · OCL Surgical Device, For Cutting, Coagulation, And/Or Ablation Of Tissue, Including Cardiac Tissue
Cleared on Mar 11, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K050459 (AtriCure, Inc., 2005) and 2 other predicates after an 81-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1995. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 11, 2008
- Review
- 81 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OCL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K942299 (1995). 40 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 13 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK942299 Endocare Cryotherapy SystemCytocare, Inc. · 1995
- 6 generations backK963826 Endocare Crycare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1996
- 5 generations backK973686 Endocare Cryocare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1997
- 4 generations backK980110 Endocre Cryocare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1998
- 3 generations backK011722 Atricure Bipolar Coagulation SystemAtriCure, Inc. · 2001
- 2 generations backK020919 Atricure Bipolar System, Models ASU1, ASU2, ASU3, LHP1, LHP2, RHP1AtriCure, Inc. · 2002
- 1 generation backK050459 Atricure Isolator Transpolar PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- This deviceK073605 Atricure Coolrail Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 9 of its ownK100501 Multifunctional Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK113475 Estech Cobra Adhere XL 2 Surgical SystemEndoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK130521 Isolator Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK122611 Coolrail Linear Pen Model McriAtriCure, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK183065 Coolrail Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2018
Showing 5 of 13 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K100501Multifunctional Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2010 · cites it directly9descendants
- K113475Estech Cobra Adhere XL 2 Surgical SystemEndoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech · 2012 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K130521Isolator Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2013 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K122611Coolrail Linear Pen Model McriAtriCure, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly3descendants
- K183065Coolrail Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K942299 | Endocare Cryotherapy System | Cytocare, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −6 | K963826 | Endocare Crycare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −5 | K973686 | Endocare Cryocare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K980110 | Endocre Cryocare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −3 | K011722 | Atricure Bipolar Coagulation System | AtriCure, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −2 | K020919 | Atricure Bipolar System, Models ASU1, ASU2, ASU3, LHP1, LHP2, RHP1 | AtriCure, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K050459 | Atricure Isolator Transpolar Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K073605 | Atricure Coolrail Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K100501 | Multifunctional Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K113475 | Estech Cobra Adhere XL 2 Surgical System | Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech | 2012 | 5 |
| +2 | K130521 | Isolator Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K122611 | Coolrail Linear Pen Model Mcri | AtriCure, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K183065 | Coolrail Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K050459 | Atricure Isolator Transpolar PenSummary page 1…ng cardiac surgery using radiofrequency energy. Predicate Devices The predicate devices for the Coolrail Linear Pen are the AtriCure Isolator Transpolar Pen (K050459), the Medtronic Cardioblate Monopolar Pen (K013392), and the Boston Scientific Flex 4 Ablation Probe (K003978). Device Desc… | 2005 |
| * | K013392 | Cardioblate Surgical Ablation Pen, Model 60811C; Cardioblate Surgical Ablation…Summary page 1…dicate Devices The predicate devices for the Coolrail Linear Pen are the AtriCure Isolator Transpolar Pen (K050459), the Medtronic Cardioblate Monopolar Pen (K013392), and the Boston Scientific Flex 4 Ablation Probe (K003978). Device Description The Coolrail Linear Pen is a sterile… | 2002 |
| * | K003978 | Afx Microwave Generator, Flex Ablation Wand, Lynx Ablation Wand, Model Series 1000, P/N…Summary page 1…r Pen are the AtriCure Isolator Transpolar Pen (K050459), the Medtronic Cardioblate Monopolar Pen (K013392), and the Boston Scientific Flex 4 Ablation Probe (K003978). Device Description The Coolrail Linear Pen is a sterile, single use, electrosurgery device to be used in conjunct… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 132 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 13 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 3 of the 40 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K100501 (AtriCure, Inc., 2010) has gone furthest, with 9 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K050459.
How does its category compare?
All OCL devicesOCL Surgical Device, For Cutting, Coagulation, And/Or Ablation Of Tissue, Including Cardiac Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OCL
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OCL
85in 2019
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OCL
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OCL
46in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OCL, 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 | 3 | 139 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 81 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 2 | 23 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2012 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 21 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 13 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 31 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 1 | 76 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 55 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 61 |
| 2019 | 6 | 85 | 4 | 49 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 4 | 37 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 1 | 63 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 99 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 46 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The CoolrailTM Linear Pen is a sterile, single use electosurgery device intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency energy.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073605 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K073605: Atricure Coolrail Linear Pen.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073605
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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