# K083281: EL Lightwave Suction Ablator, Model EL-2000-S, Lightwave Suction Ablator, Model IA-2000-S, Lightwave Ablator, Model IA-

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Linvatec Corp.
- Decided: Feb 25, 2009 after 110 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: 11 generations back to K011083 (2001). 30 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 31 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K050923: Lightwave Integrated Electrode Ablator and Light Wave Integrated Electrode Suction Ablator, Conmed Linvatec (2005) Summary page 1.
- K082323: Arthrocare Arthrowands, Arthrocare Corp. (2008) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The ConMed Linvatec Lightwave® Ablators are intended to be used for electrosurgical cutting and coagulation in arthroscopic procedures, using a conductive fluid environment. Additionally, the suction/aspiration versions of these devices have the capability for suctioning irrigation fluids. Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation may be performed in various joints such as the shoulder, ankle, wrist, elbow, knee, and hip.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K083281
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology