510(k) · Cleared
ClearedClosurerfg Radiofrequency Generator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Covidien · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Aug 5, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K040638 (Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc., 2004) after a 26-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1995. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 5, 2014
- Review
- 26 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K943450 (1995). 24 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 2 generations backK030557 Modification to Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK040638 Vnus Radiofrequency Generator, Model RFG2Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK141858 Closurerfg Radiofrequency GeneratorCovidien · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK253918 Veineo System (00MEDRF4000TCUS 05CR45iT 06Pedal1St)F Care Systems USA, LLC · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250688 Cedar™ Endovenous Radiofrequency Catheter (ERA-C70-US); Cedar™…Acotec Scientific Co., Ltd. · 2025
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- Root · 9 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 8 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 7 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 6 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 5 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 4 generations backK974521 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1998
- 3 generations backK982816 Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 1999
- 2 generations backK030557 Modification to Vnus Closure SystemVnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2003
- 1 generation backK040638 Vnus Radiofrequency Generator, Model RFG2Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK141858 Closurerfg Radiofrequency GeneratorCovidien · 2014
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −8 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −5 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K974521 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −3 | K982816 | Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −2 | K030557 | Modification to Vnus Closure System | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K040638 | Vnus Radiofrequency Generator, Model RFG2 | Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K141858 | Closurerfg Radiofrequency Generator | Covidien | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K253918 | Veineo System (00MEDRF4000TCUS 05CR45iT 06Pedal1St) | F Care Systems USA, LLC | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K250688 | Cedar™ Endovenous Radiofrequency Catheter (ERA-C70-US); Cedar™ Endovenous… | Acotec Scientific Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040638 | Vnus Radiofrequency Generator, Model RFG2Summary page 4…ication Panel General and Plastic Surgery 3 Predicate Devices Device Trade Name VNUS™ Radio Frequency Generator – RFGPlus Model RFG2 510(k) Number K040638 510(k) Clearance Date June 7, 2004 4 Device Description The ClosureRFG Radiofrequency Generator (RFG3) is designed to pr… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 1 of the 24 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K253918 (F Care Systems USA, LLC, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K040638.
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 ClosureRFG generator is used with radiofrequency catheters intended for vessel and tissue coagulation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K141858 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K141858: Closurerfg Radiofrequency Generator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K141858
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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