# K141371: Sonicision Cordless Ultrasonic Dissector

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H
- Decided: Aug 7, 2014 after 72 days
- Product code: LFL (Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical)
- Device class: U
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 8 generations back to K970720 (1997). 35 ancestors in all.
3 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 39 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K101797: Sonicision Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection Device Model SCD391, SCD396, SCT12, SCG, SCB, SCSK, Sonicision Sterilization T, Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco (2011) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K180149: Sonicision Reusable Generator, Sonicision Reusable Battery Pack, Sonicision Curved Jaw Dissectors (multiple lengths), Sonicision Battery Charger, Sonicision Battery Insertion Guide (2018), 1 descendant of its own
- K212301: Sonicision 7 Curved Jaw Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection Device (2021), 0 descendants of its own
- K143562: Reprocessed Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection Device (2015), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Sonicision™ Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection Device is indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The device can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers, and steel scalpels in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space) and other open and endoscopic procedures. The Sonicision Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection Device can be used to coagulate isolated vessels up to 5 mm in diameter.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K141371
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology