510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEstech Cobra (R) Genesis Bipolar Clamp
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Estech, Inc. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Oct 7, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K100224 (Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech, 2010) after an 11-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Oct 7, 2013
- Review
- 11 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K921884 (1992). 11 ancestors in all, the oldest K870705 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK921884 FORCE 2Valleylab, Inc. · 1992
- 5 generations backK013392 Cardioblate Surgical Ablation Pen, Model 60811C; Cardioblate…Medtronic Vascular · 2002 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK013873 Cobra Cardiac Electrosurgical SystemBoston Scientific Corp · 2002
- 3 generations backK023288 Cobra Bipolar Clamp, Model 15902Boston Scientific EP Technologies · 2003
- 2 generations backK053100 Estech Cobra Bipolar SystemEndoscopic Technologies, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK100224 Estech Cobra Bipolsr IIEndoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech · 2010
- This deviceK133017 Estech Cobra (R) Genesis Bipolar ClampEstech, Inc. · 2013
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K921884 | FORCE 2 | Valleylab, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −5 | K013392 | Cardioblate Surgical Ablation Pen, Model 60811C; Cardioblate Surgical Ablation… | Medtronic Vascular | 2002 | 1 |
| −4 | K013873 | Cobra Cardiac Electrosurgical System | Boston Scientific Corp | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K023288 | Cobra Bipolar Clamp, Model 15902 | Boston Scientific EP Technologies | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K053100 | Estech Cobra Bipolar System | Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K100224 | Estech Cobra Bipolsr II | Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K133017 | Estech Cobra (R) Genesis Bipolar Clamp | Estech, Inc. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100224 | Estech Cobra Bipolsr IISummary page 1…(21 CFR 878.4400) Predicate Device Information: Predicate Devices: Estech COBRA Bipolar System 11 (K 100224) Predicate Device Manufacturers: Endoscopic Technologies, Inc (dba Estech) Predicate Device Common Name:… | 2010 |
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 21 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- 1 of the 11 ancestors has 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 Estech COBRA® Genesis Bipolar Clamp is intended for the coagulation of soft tissue during general surgery. The system may also be used to coagulate blood and soft tissue to produce hemostasis.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K133017 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K133017: Estech Cobra (R) Genesis Bipolar Clamp.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K133017
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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