# K131991: Endochoice Hot Biopsy Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Endochoice, Inc.
- Decided: Oct 15, 2013 after 109 days
- Product code: KGE (Forceps, Biopsy, Electric)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.4300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K910964 (1991). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K101657: Radial 4 Hot Biopsy Forceps Box 5; Radial Jaw 4 Hot Biopsy Forceps Box 20; Radial Jaw 4 Hot Biopsy Forceps Box 40, Boston Scientific Corp (2010) Summary page 2.

## Indications for use
EndoChoice Hot Biopsy forceps are Indicated for endoscopic use in in conjunction with monopolar electrosurgical cunrent to obtain gastrointestinal mucosal tissue biopsies and for removal of sessile polyps.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K131991
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology