510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAem Disposable Suction Irrigation Handset Model ES1700; Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation Electrodes Model ES077X Series
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Encision, Inc. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Nov 9, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K973890 (Conmedcorp, 1998) and 1 other predicate after a 78-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1998. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 9, 2012
- Review
- 78 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K973890 (1998). 2 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK973890 Universalplus Laparoscopic Abc/Electrosurgical ElectrodeConmedcorp · 1998
- This deviceK122580 Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation Handset Model ES1700; Aem…Encision, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK131949 Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation ElectrodesEncision, Inc. · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K131949Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation ElectrodesEncision, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K973890 | Universalplus Laparoscopic Abc/Electrosurgical Electrode | Conmedcorp | 1998 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K122580 | Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation Handset Model ES1700; Aem Disposable Suction… | Encision, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K131949 | Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation Electrodes | Encision, Inc. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new GEI device
- #1 K231790 The InMode System with the Morpheus8 Applicatorsscore 32.7 · 21 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K973890 | Universalplus Laparoscopic Abc/Electrosurgical ElectrodeSummary page 1…rrigation Electrodes Manufacturer ConMed Market Clearance 510(k): K973890 Second Trade Name Encision AEM Disposable Electrodes and Pr… | 1998 |
| * | K091074 | Aem Disposable Electrodes,Model ESO300 SeriesSummary page 1…H-andpieces Manufacturer Encision Inc. Market Clearance 510(k): K09 1074 Device Description Single-Use Hand-Control AEM Suction Irrigation Electrodes (DSIE) ar… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K131949 | Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation Electrodes | 2013 | 0 |
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?
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, 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?
Sterile, single-patient-use electrosurgical accessory initended to conduct electrosurgical current for cutting and coagulation of tissue and/or to provide suction and irrigation fuinctions to the surgical site. These accessories have applications in general endoscopy and laparoscopy procedures.
AEM instruments incorporate the use of AEM technology and are intended for use with the AEM monitoring system and electrosurgical generators compatible with the AEM system.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K122580 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K122580: Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation Handset Model ES1700; Aem Disposable Suction Irrigation Electrodes Model ES077X Series.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K122580
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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