510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBarrx Flex Rfa Energy Generator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Covidien Iic · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Aug 21, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K092487 (Barrx Medical, Incorporated, 2009) and 2 other predicates after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 17 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Aug 21, 2014
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 17 generations to K943450 (1995). 44 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations between
- 3 generations backK062723 HALO90 Coagulation CatheterBarrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 2 generations backK083711 Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2009
- 1 generation backK093008 Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2010
- This deviceK141357 Barrx Flex Rfa Energy GeneratorCovidien Iic · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK160360 Barrx FLEX RFA Energy GeneratorCovidien, LLC · 2016
Show all 17 generations
- Root · 17 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 16 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 15 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 14 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 13 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 12 generations backK013139 Stellartech Coagulation SystemStellartech Research Corp. · 2001
- 11 generations backK032062 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models (1100C-115 & 1100C-230)Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 10 generations backK032452 Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 &…Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 9 generations backK032721 Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 &…Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 8 generations backK040240 Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230)Stellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 7 generations backK041383 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 and 1100C-230Stellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 6 generations backK042909 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115A & 1100C-230AStellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 5 generations backK050831 Stellartech Coagulation System 2, Models 1100C-115A and 1100C-230AStellartech Research Corp. · 2005
- 4 generations backK060169 Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 3 generations backK062723 HALO90 Coagulation CatheterBarrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 2 generations backK083711 Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2009
- 1 generation backK093008 Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2010
- This deviceK141357 Barrx Flex Rfa Energy GeneratorCovidien Iic · 2014
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K160360Barrx FLEX RFA Energy GeneratorCovidien, LLC · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −17 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −16 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −14 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K013139 | Stellartech Coagulation System | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −11 | K032062 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models (1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K032452 | Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 & 100C-230 | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K032721 | Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K040240 | Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K041383 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 and 1100C-230 | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K042909 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115A & 1100C-230A | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K050831 | Stellartech Coagulation System 2, Models 1100C-115A and 1100C-230A | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K060169 | Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator, Barrx… | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K062723 | HALO90 Coagulation Catheter | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K083711 | Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18, 32041-20… | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K093008 | Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100 | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K141357 | Barrx Flex Rfa Energy Generator | Covidien Iic | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K160360 | Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator | Covidien, LLC | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 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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What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K092487 | Haloflex Energy Generator, Models 1190A-115A and 1190A-230ASummary page 4…ion device and accessories REGULATION DESCRIPTION Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 876.4400 Product Code: GEI PREDICATE DEVICES Barrx™HALOFLEX Energy Generator, 510(k) K092487 HALO360 Energy Generator, 510(k) K093855 HALO90 Energy Generator, 510(k) K093008 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The subject device, the Barr… | 2009 |
| * | K093855 | Halo 360 & Sizing Balloon, Model 3441CSummary page 4…SCRIPTION Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 876.4400 Product Code: GEI PREDICATE DEVICES Barrx™HALOFLEX Energy Generator, 510(k) K092487 HALO360 Energy Generator, 510(k) K093855 HALO90 Energy Generator, 510(k) K093008 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The subject device, the Barrx™ Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is a d… | 2010 |
| * | K093008 | Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100Summary page 4…FR 876.4400 Product Code: GEI PREDICATE DEVICES Barrx™HALOFLEX Energy Generator, 510(k) K092487 HALO360 Energy Generator, 510(k) K093855 HALO90 Energy Generator, 510(k) K093008 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The subject device, the Barrx™ Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is a device that is intended to be used with t… | 2010 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K160360 | Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator | 2016 | 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 7 months on median.
- 2 of the 44 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K160360 (Covidien, LLC, 2016) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, 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 Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of soft tissue.
The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus. Indications include Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett’s Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions and Angiodysplasia.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K141357 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141357: Barrx Flex Rfa Energy Generator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141357
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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