510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2020Icerod Plus 17G Cryoablation Needle, Icerod Plus 17G 90* Cryoablation Needle
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Galil Medical, Ltd. · GEH Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories
Cleared on Jun 21, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K051052 (Galil Medical, Ltd., 2005) and 1 other predicate after a 78-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2000. 25 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Jun 21, 2011
- Review
- 78 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEH
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K003065 (2000). 3 ancestors in all. 25 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK003065 Seednet, Model EP6T5, EP5E5Galil Medical, Ltd. · 2000 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK051052 Seednet Family (Seednet/Seedgold System, Cryothera System, Cryo-Hit…Galil Medical, Ltd. · 2005 · Recalled
- This deviceK110946 Icerod Plus 17G Cryoablation Needle, Icerod Plus 17G 90*…Galil Medical, Ltd. · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 22 of its ownK121251 Icerod CX Cryoablation Needle Icerod CX Cryoablation Needle MultipackGalil Medical, Ltd. · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 20 of its ownK140584 Icerod CX Cryoablation NeedleGalil Medical, Ltd. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 19 of its ownK111859 Iceedge 2.4 Cryoablation Needle,Iceedge 2.4 Cryoablation Needle…Galil Medical, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 13 of its ownK152133 IcePearl 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needle, IcePearl 2.1 CX Prostate…Galil Medical, Ltd. · 2015 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK143564 Visual-ICE Cryoablation System, Software Revision 1.3.1Galil Medical, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 25 · See all- K121251Icerod CX Cryoablation Needle Icerod CX Cryoablation Needle MultipackGalil Medical, Ltd. · 2012 · cites it directly22descendants
- K140584Icerod CX Cryoablation NeedleGalil Medical, Ltd. · 2014 · 2 generations on20descendants
- K111859Iceedge 2.4 Cryoablation Needle,Iceedge 2.4 Cryoablation Needle MultipackGalil Medical, Inc. · 2011 · cites it directly19descendants
- K152133IcePearl 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needle, IcePearl 2.1 CX Prostate Cryoablation Kit…Galil Medical, Ltd. · 2015 · 2 generations on13descendants
- K143564Visual-ICE Cryoablation System, Software Revision 1.3.1Galil Medical, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on10descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K003065 | Seednet, Model EP6T5, EP5E5 | Galil Medical, Ltd. | 2000 | 1 |
| −1 | K051052 | Seednet Family (Seednet/Seedgold System, Cryothera System, Cryo-Hit System) | Galil Medical, Ltd. | 2005 | 7 |
| 0 (this device) | K110946 | Icerod Plus 17G Cryoablation Needle, Icerod Plus 17G 90* Cryoablation Needle | Galil Medical, Ltd. | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K121251 | Icerod CX Cryoablation Needle Icerod CX Cryoablation Needle Multipack | Galil Medical, Ltd. | 2012 | 1 |
| +2 | K140584 | Icerod CX Cryoablation Needle | Galil Medical, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K111859 | Iceedge 2.4 Cryoablation Needle,Iceedge 2.4 Cryoablation Needle Multipack | Galil Medical, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| +2 | K152133 | IcePearl 2.1 CX Cryoablation Needle, IcePearl 2.1 CX Prostate Cryoablation Kit… | Galil Medical, Ltd. | 2015 | 18 |
| +2 | K143564 | Visual-ICE Cryoablation System, Software Revision 1.3.1 | Galil Medical, Inc. | 2015 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K051052 | Seednet Family (Seednet/Seedgold System, Cryothera System, Cryo-Hit System)Summary page 1…Cryosurgical unit and accessories (GEH) Name: 21 CFR 878.4350 Predicate Device: IceRod 17G Cryoablation Needle (K051052) IceRod 17G 900 Cryoablation Needle (K060144) Device Description: The IceRod Plus 17G Cr… | 2005 |
| * | K060144 | Seednet/Seednetgold, Cryothera and Cryo-Hit SystemsSummary page 1…FR 878.4350 Predicate Device: IceRod 17G Cryoablation Needle (K051052) IceRod 17G 900 Cryoablation Needle (K060144) Device Description: The IceRod Plus 17G Cryoablation Needles are sterile, single use, disposable components used in conjunction… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (25)
See all 253 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)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2020 | Class II | Z-0666-2021 | Under Investigation by firm | Complaint trend regarding needle shaft gas leaks. |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Class II | Z-0667-2021 | Under Investigation by firm | Complaint trend regarding needle shaft gas leaks. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 6.1 years on median.
- 3 of the 3 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K121251 (Galil Medical, Ltd., 2012) has gone furthest, with 22 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K051052.
How does its category compare?
All GEH devicesGEH Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GEH
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEH
77in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEH
2in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEH
171in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEH, 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 | 6 | 71 | 3 | 23 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 2 | 29 |
| 2009 | 4 | 121 | 13 | 21 |
| 2010 | 4 | 86 | 4 | 173 |
| 2011 | 7 | 91 | 0 | 61 |
| 2012 | 4 | 96 | 3 | 91 |
| 2013 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 91 |
| 2014 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 57 |
| 2015 | 11 | 72 | 0 | 97 |
| 2016 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 143 |
| 2017 | 12 | 83 | 0 | 216 |
| 2018 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 208 |
| 2019 | 6 | 115 | 1 | 455 |
| 2020 | 8 | 113 | 37 | 277 |
| 2021 | 6 | 206 | 0 | 213 |
| 2022 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 230 |
| 2023 | 8 | 136 | 2 | 164 |
| 2024 | 9 | 85 | 0 | 141 |
| 2025 | 10 | 77 | 0 | 171 |
| 2026 | 8 | 148 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Galil Medical Cryoablation Systems are intended for cryoablative destruction of tissue during surgical procedures. The crycablation systems is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of general surgery, dermatology, neurology (including cryoanalgesia), thoracic surgery, ENT, gynecology, oncology, proctology, and urology. The system is designed to destroy tissue by the application of extreme cold temperatures including prostate and kidney…
Read the full statement (235 words)
Galil Medical Cryoablation Systems are intended for cryoablative destruction of tissue during surgical procedures. The crycablation systems is indicated for use as a cryosurgical tool in the fields of general surgery, dermatology, neurology (including cryoanalgesia), thoracic surgery, ENT, gynecology, oncology, proctology, and urology. The system is designed to destroy tissue by the application of extreme cold temperatures including prostate and kidney tissue, liver metastases, tumors, skin lesions, and wadts.
Galil Medical Cryoablation Systems have the following specific indications:
*Urology (ablation of prostate tissue in cases of prostate cancer and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia "BPH")
*Oncology (ablation of cancerous or malignant tissue and benign tumors, and palliative intervention)
* Dermatology (ablation or freezing of skin cancers and other cutaneous disorders. Destruction of warts or lesions, angiomas, sebaceous hyperplasia, basal cell tumors of the eyelid or canthus area, ulcerated basal cell tumors, dermatofibromas small hemanglomas, mucocele cysts, multiple warts, plantar warts, actinic and seborrheic keratoses, cavernous hemanglomas, perianal condylomata, and palliation of tumors of the skin.)
* Gynecology (ablation of malignant neoplasia or benign dysplasia of the female genitalia)
*General surgery (palliation of tumors of the rectum, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pilonidal cysts, and recurrent cancerous lesions, ablation of breast fibroadenoma)
*ENT (Palliation of tumors of the oral cavity and ablation of leukoplakia. of the mouth)
*Thoracic surgery (ablation of arrhythnmic cardiac tissue cancerous lesions)
*Proctology (ablation of benign or malignant growths of the anus or rectum, and hemorrhoids)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K110946 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K110946: Icerod Plus 17G Cryoablation Needle, Icerod Plus 17G 90* Cryoablation Needle.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K110946
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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