510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHalo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Barrx Medical, Incorporated · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Jan 8, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K060169 (Barrx Medical, Incorporated, 2006) and 10 other predicates after a 102-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1995. 14 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 8, 2010
- Review
- 102 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 11
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K943450 (1995). 39 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 14 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK060169 Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 2 generations backK062723 HALO90 Coagulation CatheterBarrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 1 generation backK083711 Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2009
- This deviceK093008 Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK183595 Aqua Medical RF Vapor SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK112454 HALO60 Ablation CatheterBarrx Medical, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK211282 Aqua Medical RF Vapor SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK213627 RF Vapor SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK241271 Aqua Medical RF Vapor Ablation SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2024
Show all 16 generations
- Root · 16 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 13 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 12 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 11 generations backK013139 Stellartech Coagulation SystemStellartech Research Corp. · 2001
- 10 generations backK032062 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models (1100C-115 & 1100C-230)Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 9 generations backK032452 Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 &…Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 8 generations backK032721 Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 &…Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 7 generations backK040240 Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230)Stellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 6 generations backK041383 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 and 1100C-230Stellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 5 generations backK042909 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115A & 1100C-230AStellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 4 generations backK050831 Stellartech Coagulation System 2, Models 1100C-115A and 1100C-230AStellartech Research Corp. · 2005
- 3 generations backK060169 Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 2 generations backK062723 HALO90 Coagulation CatheterBarrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 1 generation backK083711 Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2009
- This deviceK093008 Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2010
Showing 5 of 14 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 14 · See all- K183595Aqua Medical RF Vapor SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2019 · cites it directly4descendants
- K112454HALO60 Ablation CatheterBarrx Medical, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly4descendants
- K211282Aqua Medical RF Vapor SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K213627RF Vapor SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2021 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K241271Aqua Medical RF Vapor Ablation SystemAqua Medical, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −15 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −11 | K013139 | Stellartech Coagulation System | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −10 | K032062 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models (1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K032452 | Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 & 100C-230 | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K032721 | Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −7 | K040240 | Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K041383 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 and 1100C-230 | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K042909 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115A & 1100C-230A | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K050831 | Stellartech Coagulation System 2, Models 1100C-115A and 1100C-230A | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K060169 | Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator, Barrx… | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K062723 | HALO90 Coagulation Catheter | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K083711 | Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18, 32041-20… | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K093008 | Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100 | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K183595 | Aqua Medical RF Vapor System | Aqua Medical, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K112454 | HALO60 Ablation Catheter | Barrx Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K211282 | Aqua Medical RF Vapor System | Aqua Medical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K213627 | RF Vapor System | Aqua Medical, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K241271 | Aqua Medical RF Vapor Ablation System | Aqua Medical, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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? (11)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060169 | Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator, Barrx Coagulation…Summary page 1…Name Electrosurgical Coagulation System Classification Name Electrosurgical Cutting or Coagulation Device Predicate Devices HALO 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909… | 2006 |
| * | K062723 | HALO90 Coagulation CatheterSummary page 1…rosurgical Coagulation System Classification Name Electrosurgical Cutting or Coagulation Device Predicate Devices HALO 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831… | 2006 |
| * | K083737 | Halo Ablation CatheterSummary page 1…oagulation System Classification Name Electrosurgical Cutting or Coagulation Device Predicate Devices HALO 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasiv… | 2009 |
| * | K051168 | Barrx Halo 360 System, Model 1100C-115A Our reading of the summary gave K050168, FDA’s number for Langston Dual Lumen Pressure Monitoring Catheter (Vascular Solutions, Inc.). Corrected to the number one digit away whose FDA name carries the summary’s words for the device, “HALO 360 Ablation Catheter”. | 2005 |
| * | K062225 | Halo Coagulation CatheterSummary page 1…surgical Cutting or Coagulation Device Predicate Devices HALO 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasive Gold Probe (K970278) Olympus Heat Probe (K982… | 2006 |
| * | K083711 | Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18, 32041-20, 32041-22…Summary page 1…Cutting or Coagulation Device Predicate Devices HALO 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasive Gold Probe (K970278) Olympus Heat Probe (K982289) Inte… | 2009 |
| * | K013139 | Stellartech Coagulation SystemSummary page 1…vices HALO 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasive Gold Probe (K970278) Olympus Heat Probe (K982289) Intended Use!/ Indications for Use… | 2001 |
| * | K042909 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115A & 1100C-230ASummary page 1…O 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasive Gold Probe (K970278) Olympus Heat Probe (K982289) Intended Use!/ Indications for Use… | 2004 |
| * | K050831 | Stellartech Coagulation System 2, Models 1100C-115A and 1100C-230ASummary page 1…tion Catheter model 90-91100 (K060 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasive Gold Probe (K970278) Olympus Heat Probe (K982289) Intended Use!/ Indications for Use… | 2005 |
| * | K970278 | Microvasive Gold ProbeSummary page 1…0 169, K062723 and K083737) HALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasive Gold Probe (K970278) Olympus Heat Probe (K982289) Intended Use!/ Indications for Use 9 Ablation Cathete… | 1997 |
| * | K982289 | Heat Probe Unit Hpu-20, Heat Probe CD-110##/120##Summary page 1…ALO 360 Ablation Catheter (KO5O0168, K062225, K08371 1) Stellartech Coagulation Catheter (K013139, K042909, K050831) Microvasive Gold Probe (K970278) Olympus Heat Probe (K982289) Intended Use!/ Indications for Use 9 Ablation Catheter model 90-9 100 and T… | 1998 |
What descends from it? (14)
See all 145 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 15 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7 months on median.
- 1 of the 39 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K183595 (Aqua Medical, Inc., 2019) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K060169.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, 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 HALO 90 System (including HALO 90 Ablation Catheter model 90-9100 and HALO 90 Energy Generator model 90-9000) is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus.
Indications include Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett's Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions, Angiodysplasia, Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) and Radiation Proctitis (RP).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K093008 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K093008: Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K093008
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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