510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBeamer Argon Snare Probe
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Conmed Corporation · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Jun 19, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K820430 (American Endoscopy, Inc., 1982) and 3 other predicates after a 14-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1989. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jun 19, 2008
- Review
- 14 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K894762 (1989). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest K820430 (1982). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK894762 B100 Disposable HandpieceBeacon Laboratories, Inc. · 1989
- 2 generations backK963189 Erbe Apc 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator and Accessories - Argon Plasma…Erbe USA, Inc. · 1996
- 1 generation backK013348 Modification to: Erbe Apc Connector Hose and Probes, Models…Erbe USA, Inc. · 2001
- This deviceK081580 Beamer Argon Snare ProbeConmed Corporation · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK091355 Deuce Polypectomy Snare, Models 000995, 000996,000997, 000998Conmed Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. · 2009
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K091355Deuce Polypectomy Snare, Models 000995, 000996,000997, 000998Conmed Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K894762 | B100 Disposable Handpiece | Beacon Laboratories, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −2 | K963189 | Erbe Apc 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator and Accessories - Argon Plasma Coagulator… | Erbe USA, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −1 | K013348 | Modification to: Erbe Apc Connector Hose and Probes, Models 20132-158… | Erbe USA, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K081580 | Beamer Argon Snare Probe | Conmed Corporation | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K091355 | Deuce Polypectomy Snare, Models 000995, 000996,000997, 000998 | Conmed Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K820430 | Diathermic SnaresSummary page 1…Device Name: ConMed BeamerTM Argon Snare Probe 3. Identification of Predicate or Legally Marketed Device: ConMed Optimizer Snare cleared under K820430 on April 8, 1982 Olympus SD Electrosurgical Snare cleared under K902735 on August 2, 1990 ConMed ABC P… | 1982 |
| * | K902735 | SD SnaresSummary page 1…n of Predicate or Legally Marketed Device: ConMed Optimizer Snare cleared under K820430 on April 8, 1982 Olympus SD Electrosurgical Snare cleared under K902735 on August 2, 1990 ConMed ABC Probes for Flexible Endoscopes cleared in K990586 on May 17, 1999… | 1990 |
| * | K990586 | Conmed Abc Probe for Flexible EndoscopesSummary page 1…on April 8, 1982 Olympus SD Electrosurgical Snare cleared under K902735 on August 2, 1990 ConMed ABC Probes for Flexible Endoscopes cleared in K990586 on May 17, 1999 ERBE Argon Plasma Coagulator cleared in K013348 on October 26, 2001 4. Device Descriptio… | 1999 |
| * | K013348 | Modification to: Erbe Apc Connector Hose and Probes, Models 20132-158, 20132-155…Summary page 1…n August 2, 1990 ConMed ABC Probes for Flexible Endoscopes cleared in K990586 on May 17, 1999 ERBE Argon Plasma Coagulator cleared in K013348 on October 26, 2001 4. Device Description: The Beamer Argon Snare Probe is used in conjunction with the Beamer… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K091355 | Deuce Polypectomy Snare, Models 000995, 000996,000997, 000998 | 2009 | 0 |
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 19 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.6 years on median.
- 1 of the 7 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K091355 (Conmed Endoscopic Technologies, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K820430.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, 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 Beamer Argon Snare Probe is used in conjunction with the Beamer system generator for the delivery of gas and electrosurgical current through a flexible endoscope to an electrode wire snare at the operative site.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K081580 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K081580: Beamer Argon Snare Probe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K081580
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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