510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEnseal G2 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, Enseal G2 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Enseal Trio Tissue Sealer, 3 MM Curved Jaw,
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Oct 3, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K113572 (Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H, 2012) and 4 other predicates after a 136-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1994. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 3, 2013
- Review
- 136 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K932293 (1994). 20 ancestors in all. 5 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK932293 Cabot Medical Bipolar Cutting ForcepsCabot Medical Corp. · 1994 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK981916 Ligasure Vessel Sealing SystemValleylab, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK031133 Surgrx Enseal Vessel Sealing and Hemostasis System Including the…Surgrx, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK061526 Enseal PTC Tissue Sealing DeviceSurgrx, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK063097 Enseal PTC Tissue Sealing DeviceSurgrx, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK070896 Enseal PTC Tissue Sealing DeviceSurgrx, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK123141 Enseal Trio Tissue Sealing DeviceEthicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2012
- This deviceK131435 Enseal G2 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, Enseal G2 Tissue Sealer…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK201696 ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK201066 ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230387 ENSEAL X1 Curved Tissue Sealers, 25 cm shaft length (NSLX125C)…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK180403 ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Articulating 37 cm Shaft…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK172580 ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2017 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K201696ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2021 · cites it directly1descendant
- K201066ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2021 · cites it directly1descendant
- K230387ENSEAL X1 Curved Tissue Sealers, 25 cm shaft length (NSLX125C); ENSEAL X1 Curved Tissue…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K180403ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Articulating 37 cm Shaft Length; ENSEAL X1 Tissue…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
- K172580ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K932293 | Cabot Medical Bipolar Cutting Forceps | Cabot Medical Corp. | 1994 | 3 |
| −6 | K981916 | Ligasure Vessel Sealing System | Valleylab, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K031133 | Surgrx Enseal Vessel Sealing and Hemostasis System Including the Enseal… | Surgrx, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K061526 | Enseal PTC Tissue Sealing Device | Surgrx, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K063097 | Enseal PTC Tissue Sealing Device | Surgrx, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K070896 | Enseal PTC Tissue Sealing Device | Surgrx, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
| −1 | K123141 | Enseal Trio Tissue Sealing Device | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K131435 | Enseal G2 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, Enseal G2 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw… | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K201696 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue… | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K201066 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue… | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K230387 | ENSEAL X1 Curved Tissue Sealers, 25 cm shaft length (NSLX125C); ENSEAL X1… | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K180403 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Articulating 37 cm Shaft Length; ENSEAL… | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K172580 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue… | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2017 | 3 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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
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- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K113572 | Ligasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/DividerSummary page 1…Electrocautery, Gynecologic and Accessories (21 CER 884.4120, Product Code HGt) Classification: Class 11 Predicate Devices: KI 113572: LigaSure T M Curved Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider LF1212 K072 177: ENSEAL® Round Tip Tissue Sealing… | 2012 |
| * | K072177 | Enseal Vessel Sealing and Hemostasis SystemSummary page 1…Code HGt) Classification: Class 11 Predicate Devices: KI 113572: LigaSure T M Curved Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider LF1212 K072 177: ENSEAL® Round Tip Tissue Sealing Devices K072493: ENSEAL® Round Tip Tissue Sealing Device (45 cm s… | 2007 |
| * | K072493 | Enseal Tissue Sealing DeviceSummary page 1…KI 113572: LigaSure T M Curved Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider LF1212 K072 177: ENSEAL® Round Tip Tissue Sealing Devices K072493: ENSEAL® Round Tip Tissue Sealing Device (45 cm shaft length) K 123141:… | 2007 |
| * | K123141 | Enseal Trio Tissue Sealing DeviceSummary page 1…nd Tip Tissue Sealing Devices K072493: ENSEAL® Round Tip Tissue Sealing Device (45 cm shaft length) K 123141: ENSEAL® Trio Tissue Sealing Device K1 12033: ENSEAL® 02 Tissue Sealers Device Description:… | 2012 |
| * | K112033 | Enseal G2 Tissus SealersSummary page 1…L® Round Tip Tissue Sealing Device (45 cm shaft length) K 123141: ENSEAL® Trio Tissue Sealing Device K1 12033: ENSEAL® 02 Tissue Sealers Device Description: The Ethicon Endo-Surgery ENSEALO Tissue Sealers are sterile, bio… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (5)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K201696 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer… | 2021 | 1 |
| K201066 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved… | 2021 | 1 |
| K180403 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Articulating 37 cm Shaft Length; ENSEAL X1 Tissue… | 2018 | 0 |
| K172580 | ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer… | 2017 | 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?
- The line of descent spans 19 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.0 years on median.
- 6 of the 20 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K201696 (Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC, 2021) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K113572.
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 ENSEAL® Tissue Scalers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery. Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic. thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting…
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The ENSEAL® Tissue Scalers are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures to cut and seal vessels and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery.
Indications for use include open and laparoscopic general, gynecological, urologic. thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, and ENT surgical procedures or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping, dissection, and division of vessels, lymphatics and tissue bundles is performed (e.g. bowel resections, hysterectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen Fundoplication, adhesiolysis, and oopborectomies).
The devices can be used on vessels up to and including 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments.
The ENSEAL® Tissue Scalers have not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use this system for these procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K131435 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K131435: Enseal G2 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, Enseal G2 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Enseal Trio Tissue Sealer, 3 MM Curved Jaw,.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K131435
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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