# K120729: Haronis Ace Laparoscopic 5MM Diameter Shears 36CM Length +Adaptive Tissue Technology Harmonic Ace 5MM Diameter Shears 23

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC
- Decided: May 17, 2012 after 69 days
- Product code: LFL (Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical)
- Device class: U
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K060245 (2006). 1 ancestor in all.
22 later devices descend from it; 5 cite it directly.
0 of 24 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K060245: Harmonic Scalpel Blades and Shears, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (2006) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K132612: Harmonic Ace+ Shears 23 CM Length with Advanced Hemostasis, Harmonic Ace + Laparoscopic Shears 36 CM Length with Advance (2013), 16 descendants of its own
- K160752: HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears 20 cm Length, HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears 36 cm Length (2016), 6 descendants of its own
- K191555: HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears, 20 cm length, HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears, 36 cm length (2020), 5 descendants of its own
- K200841: Harmonic 1100 Shears, 20cm length, Harmonic 1100 36cm length, Generator G11 (2020), 4 descendants of its own
- K121550: Harmonic Ace Laparoscopic 5MM Diameter Shears 36CM Length + Adaptive Tissue Technology (2012), 2 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The HARMONIC ACE® Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space) and other open and endoscopic procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K120729
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology