# K100786: Microthermx Microwave Ablation System, Models MTX-180 or MTX

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Bsd Medical Corp.
- Decided: Aug 13, 2010 after 147 days
- Product code: NEY (System, Ablation, Microwave And 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: 7 generations back to K861904 (1986). 21 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 23 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K081042: Microthermx-100 Microwave Ablation System and Accessories, Bsd Medical Systems Corp. (2008) Summary page 1.
- K053535: Vivawave Microwave Ablation System, Valleylab (2006) Summary page 1.
- K032702: Vivatip Microwave Ablation Probe, Vivant Medical, Inc. (2003) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K141785: Micro Thermx Microwave Ablation System and Accessories (2015), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MicroThermX Microwave Ablation System (MTX) delivers microwave energy for coagulation (ablation) of soft tissue. The system is not intended for use in cardiac procedures. The SynchroWave antennas may be used in open surgical as well as percutaneous ablation procedures. An optional temperature sensor may be used to monitor tissue temperatures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K100786
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology