510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrocare Head and Neck Coblation Wand
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
ArthroCare Corporation · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Aug 9, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K080844 (Gyrus Acmi, Inc., 2009) after a 102-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Aug 9, 2013
- Review
- 102 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K936109 (1994). 66 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK021777 Gyrus Ent Cogent 2/G2 System (Generator,Accessories Somnoplasty…Gyrus Ent LLC · 2002
- 2 generations backK041285 Gyrus G3 System (Generator, Assessories, Somnoplasty Electrodes and…Gyrus Medical, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK080844 G3 Generator and Accessories-Dissector Plasma KnifeGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK131205 Arthrocare Head and Neck Coblation WandArthroCare Corporation · 2013
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- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 9 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 7 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK990947 Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual…Lumenis, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK011703 Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength…Lumenis · 2001 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK014290 Entec Plasma WandsArthrocare Corp. · 2002
- 3 generations backK021777 Gyrus Ent Cogent 2/G2 System (Generator,Accessories Somnoplasty…Gyrus Ent LLC · 2002
- 2 generations backK041285 Gyrus G3 System (Generator, Assessories, Somnoplasty Electrodes and…Gyrus Medical, Ltd. · 2004 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK080844 G3 Generator and Accessories-Dissector Plasma KnifeGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK131205 Arthrocare Head and Neck Coblation WandArthroCare Corporation · 2013
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −9 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K990947 | Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual Wavelength, HO… | Lumenis, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K011703 | Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength… | Lumenis | 2001 | 2 |
| −4 | K014290 | Entec Plasma Wands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K021777 | Gyrus Ent Cogent 2/G2 System (Generator,Accessories Somnoplasty Electrodes and… | Gyrus Ent LLC | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K041285 | Gyrus G3 System (Generator, Assessories, Somnoplasty Electrodes and… | Gyrus Medical, Ltd. | 2004 | 2 |
| −1 | K080844 | G3 Generator and Accessories-Dissector Plasma Knife | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K131205 | Arthrocare Head and Neck Coblation Wand | ArthroCare Corporation | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K080844 | G3 Generator and Accessories-Dissector Plasma KnifeSummary page 1…Class 11 Product Code: GEl CFR Section: 21 CFR 878.4400 Predicate Device Gyr~is ACMI G3 Generator and Accessories- K080844 (August 13, 2009) Dissector Plasma Knife Description The ArthroCare Head and Neck Coblation Wand is a bipolar, single use, elec… | 2009 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 19 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 3 of the 66 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, 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?
The Head and Neck Coblation Wand is indicated for ablation, resection, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgery including:
* Cysts
* Tumors
* Head, neck, and oral surgery
* Neck mass
The ArthroCare Head and Neck Wand is designed to be used only with the ArthroCare ENT Coblator 11 (CII) Surgery System Controller and ArthroCare Flow Control Unit.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K131205 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K131205: Arthrocare Head and Neck Coblation Wand.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K131205
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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