510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBeamer Argon 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 Sep 10, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K990586 (Conmedcorp, 1999) and 2 other predicates after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1989. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 10, 2008
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K894762 (1989). 6 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK894762 B100 Disposable HandpieceBeacon Laboratories, Inc. · 1989
- 3 generations backK963189 Erbe Apc 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator and Accessories - Argon Plasma…Erbe USA, Inc. · 1996
- 2 generations backK013348 Modification to: Erbe Apc Connector Hose and Probes, Models…Erbe USA, Inc. · 2001
- 1 generation backK052035 Canady Plasma ProbesCanady Technology, LLC · 2005
- This deviceK081644 Beamer Argon ProbeConmed Corporation · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK221945 Beamer AVEO FILTER INTEGRATED ARGON PROBE 1.8mm x 160 cm, Beamer…Conmed Corporation · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK130983 Genii Arc Smart Argon ProbeGenii, Inc. · 2013
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K894762 | B100 Disposable Handpiece | Beacon Laboratories, Inc. | 1989 | — |
| −3 | K963189 | Erbe Apc 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator and Accessories - Argon Plasma Coagulator… | Erbe USA, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −2 | K013348 | Modification to: Erbe Apc Connector Hose and Probes, Models 20132-158… | Erbe USA, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K052035 | Canady Plasma Probes | Canady Technology, LLC | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K081644 | Beamer Argon Probe | Conmed Corporation | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K221945 | Beamer AVEO FILTER INTEGRATED ARGON PROBE 1.8mm x 160 cm, Beamer AVEO FILTER… | Conmed Corporation | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K130983 | Genii Arc Smart Argon Probe | Genii, Inc. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K990586 | Conmed Abc Probe for Flexible EndoscopesSummary page 1…: ConMed BeamerTM Argon Probe 3. Identification of Predicate or Legally Marketed Device: ConMed ABC Probes for Flexible Endoscopes cleared under K990586 on May 17, 1999 ERBE Straight Fire & Side Fire Probes cleared under K01 3348 on October 26, 2001 Cana… | 1999 |
| * | K013348 | Modification to: Erbe Apc Connector Hose and Probes, Models 20132-158, 20132-155…Summary page 1…Marketed Device: ConMed ABC Probes for Flexible Endoscopes cleared under K990586 on May 17, 1999 ERBE Straight Fire & Side Fire Probes cleared under K01 3348 on October 26, 2001 Canady Plasma Probes for Flexible Endoscopy cleared under K052035 on August 31, 2005 4.… | 2001 |
| * | K052035 | Canady Plasma ProbesSummary page 1…17, 1999 ERBE Straight Fire & Side Fire Probes cleared under K01 3348 on October 26, 2001 Canady Plasma Probes for Flexible Endoscopy cleared under K052035 on August 31, 2005 4. Device Description: The Beamer Argon Probe consists of a stainless steel wire that exten… | 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 19 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.9 years on median.
- None of the 6 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K221945 (Conmed Corporation, 2022) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K990586.
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 BeamerTM Argon Probes are indicated for argon enhanced coagulation of tissue.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K081644 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K081644: Beamer Argon Probe.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K081644
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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