510(k) · Cleared
ClearedIsolator Linear Pen
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
AtriCure, Inc. · OCL Surgical Device, For Cutting, Coagulation, And/Or Ablation Of Tissue, Including Cardiac Tissue
Cleared on Apr 5, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K100501 (AtriCure, Inc., 2010) after a 36-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1995. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 5, 2013
- Review
- 36 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OCL
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K942299 (1995). 49 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK942299 Endocare Cryotherapy SystemCytocare, Inc. · 1995
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK050459 Atricure Isolator Transpolar PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK061593 Atricure Isolator Transpolar Pen System, Models ASU2, MAX1, MAX2 and…AtriCure, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK100501 Multifunctional Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK130521 Isolator Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK163408 Isolator Multifunctional Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK192125 Isolator Transpolar Pen, Isolator Long Pen TT, Isolator Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK221358 Isolator® Linear Pen (MLP1); Isolator® Transpolar™ Pen (MAX1, MAX5)…AtriCure, Inc. · 2022
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- Root · 9 generations backK942299 Endocare Cryotherapy SystemCytocare, Inc. · 1995
- 8 generations backK963826 Endocare Crycare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK973686 Endocare Cryocare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1997
- 6 generations backK980110 Endocre Cryocare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK011722 Atricure Bipolar Coagulation SystemAtriCure, Inc. · 2001
- 4 generations backK020919 Atricure Bipolar System, Models ASU1, ASU2, ASU3, LHP1, LHP2, RHP1AtriCure, Inc. · 2002
- 3 generations backK050459 Atricure Isolator Transpolar PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK061593 Atricure Isolator Transpolar Pen System, Models ASU2, MAX1, MAX2 and…AtriCure, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK100501 Multifunctional Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2010
- This deviceK130521 Isolator Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K163408Isolator Multifunctional Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly2descendants
- K192125Isolator Transpolar Pen, Isolator Long Pen TT, Isolator Linear PenAtriCure, Inc. · 2019 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K221358Isolator® Linear Pen (MLP1); Isolator® Transpolar™ Pen (MAX1, MAX5), Coolrail® Linear…AtriCure, Inc. · 2022 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K942299 | Endocare Cryotherapy System | Cytocare, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −8 | K963826 | Endocare Crycare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K973686 | Endocare Cryocare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K980110 | Endocre Cryocare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K011722 | Atricure Bipolar Coagulation System | AtriCure, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K020919 | Atricure Bipolar System, Models ASU1, ASU2, ASU3, LHP1, LHP2, RHP1 | AtriCure, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K050459 | Atricure Isolator Transpolar Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −2 | K061593 | Atricure Isolator Transpolar Pen System, Models ASU2, MAX1, MAX2 and ASB1 | AtriCure, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| −1 | K100501 | Multifunctional Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K130521 | Isolator Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K163408 | Isolator Multifunctional Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K192125 | Isolator Transpolar Pen, Isolator Long Pen TT, Isolator Linear Pen | AtriCure, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K221358 | Isolator® Linear Pen (MLP1); Isolator® Transpolar™ Pen (MAX1, MAX5), Coolrail®… | AtriCure, Inc. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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.
Planning a device in OCL? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new OCL device
- #1 K252056 Isolator® Synergy™ EnCompass Clamp and Guide…score 13.0 · 12 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100501 | Multifunctional Linear PenSummary page 2…s. Summary of Equivalence The modified Isolator®R linear pen proposed in this submission is considered substantially equivalent to the Isolator@ linear pen cleared via K1 00501. The indications for use, basic overall function, and materials used are substantially equivalent.… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K163408 | Isolator Multifunctional Linear Pen | 2017 | 2 |
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 18 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 4 of the 49 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K163408 (AtriCure, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K100501.
How does its category compare?
All OCL devicesOCL Surgical Device, For Cutting, Coagulation, And/Or Ablation Of Tissue, Including Cardiac Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OCL
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OCL
85in 2019
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OCL
1in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OCL
46in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OCL, 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 | 3 | 139 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 81 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 2 | 23 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2012 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 21 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 13 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 31 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 1 | 76 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 55 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 61 |
| 2019 | 6 | 85 | 4 | 49 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 4 | 37 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 1 | 63 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 99 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 46 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Isolator® linear pen is intended to ablate cardiac tissue during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency (RF) energy when connected directly to the ASU or to the ASU Source Switch (ASB) in Ablation mode.
The Isolator® linear pen may be used for temporary cardiac pacing, sensing, recording, and stimulation during the evaluation of cardiac arrhythmias during surgery when connected to a temporary external cardiac pacemaker or recording device.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K130521 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K130521: Isolator Linear Pen.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K130521
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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