510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAEx Generator; PlasmaBlade T
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medtronic Advanced Energy · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Dec 31, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K052859 (Tissuelink Medical, Inc., 2005) and 3 other predicates after a 57-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1996. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Dec 31, 2014
- Review
- 57 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K954171 (1996). 31 ancestors in all, the oldest K780977 (1978). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK954171 Arco-MBC, Arco MCHoll Meditronics, Inc. · 1996
- 6 generations backK993265 Soring GMBH, Arco 3000, Arco 2000, Arco 1000, MBC 601, MBC 600Soring GmbH Medizintechnik · 1999
- 5 generations backK024059 MBC SeriesSoring GmbH Medizintechnik · 2003
- 4 generations backK052859 Aquamantys Pump Generator SystemTissuelink Medical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK063639 Aquamantys SS4.0 Bipolar Sealer, Model 23-121-1Tissuelink Medical, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK111732 Aquamantys SBS 5.0 Sheated Biopolar SealerSalient Surgical Technologies, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK132974 Aquamantys 2.3 Bipolar Sealer, Evs 4.0 Epidural Vein Sealer, Mini…Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC · 2013
- This deviceK143175 AEx Generator; PlasmaBlade TMedtronic Advanced Energy · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK170610 PlasmaBlade TMedtronic Advanced Energy · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K170610PlasmaBlade TMedtronic Advanced Energy · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K954171 | Arco-MBC, Arco MC | Holl Meditronics, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K993265 | Soring GMBH, Arco 3000, Arco 2000, Arco 1000, MBC 601, MBC 600 | Soring GmbH Medizintechnik | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K024059 | MBC Series | Soring GmbH Medizintechnik | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K052859 | Aquamantys Pump Generator System | Tissuelink Medical, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −3 | K063639 | Aquamantys SS4.0 Bipolar Sealer, Model 23-121-1 | Tissuelink Medical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K111732 | Aquamantys SBS 5.0 Sheated Biopolar Sealer | Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K132974 | Aquamantys 2.3 Bipolar Sealer, Evs 4.0 Epidural Vein Sealer, Mini Evs 3.4… | Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K143175 | AEx Generator; PlasmaBlade T | Medtronic Advanced Energy | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K170610 | PlasmaBlade T | Medtronic Advanced Energy | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K052859 | Aquamantys Pump Generator SystemSummary page 4…Ͳ AquamantysGeneratorandAquamantysHandpieces K052859 PEAKSurgerySystem 9 9 Ͳ PULSARGeneratorandPlas… | 2005 |
| * | K082786 | Pulsar Generator, Peak Plasmablade; 4.0, Needle, and Ext Tissue Dissection DevicesSummary page 4… 9 Ͳ PULSARGeneratorandPlasmaBladeHandpieces K082786 N/A 9 AquamantysSBS5.0Handpiece K111732,K132974 Table… | 2008 |
| * | K111732 | Aquamantys SBS 5.0 Sheated Biopolar SealerSummary page 4…K082786 N/A 9 AquamantysSBS5.0Handpiece K111732,K132974 Table2:Predicatedeviceclaimingequivalenceto Tradi… | 2011 |
| * | K132974 | Aquamantys 2.3 Bipolar Sealer, Evs 4.0 Epidural Vein Sealer, Mini Evs 3.4 Epidural Vein…Summary page 4…K082786 N/A 9 AquamantysSBS5.0Handpiece K111732,K132974 Table2:Predicatedeviceclaimingequivalenceto Traditional 51… | 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K170610 | PlasmaBlade T | 2017 | 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 18 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.8 years on median.
- 8 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K170610 (Medtronic Advanced Energy, 2017) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 9 other devices also cite its predicate K052859.
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 AEX Generator is a radio frequency (RF) electrosurgical generator capable of simultaneously powering specified monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical instruments. It is intended to be used for delivery of RF energy to instruments indicated for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue and for delivery of RF energy concurrent with saline to instruments indicated for hemostatic sealing and coagulation of soft tissue and bone. It is intended for, but not…
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The AEX Generator is a radio frequency (RF) electrosurgical generator capable of simultaneously powering specified monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical instruments. It is intended to be used for delivery of RF energy to instruments indicated for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue and for delivery of RF energy concurrent with saline to instruments indicated for hemostatic sealing and coagulation of soft tissue and bone. It is intended for, but not limited to, General, Plastic and Reconstructive (including but not limited to skin incisions and development of skin flaps), ENT, Gynecologic, Orthopaedic, Arthroscopic, Spinal and Neurological, Thoracic, and Open Abdominal Surgery procedures. The device is not intended for contraceptive tubal coagulation (Permanent Female Sterilization).
The PlasmaBlade T is a monopolar, single use, sterile, disposable device intended for use with the AEX Generator. The device delivers RF energy concurrent with saline for hemostatic sealing and coagulation of soft tissue and bone and RF energy for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue. It is intended for, but not limited to, General, Plastic and Reconstructive (including but not limited to skin incisions and development of skin flaps), ENT, Gynecologic, Orthopaedic, Arthroscopic, Spinal, Thoracic, and Open abdominal surgery procedures. The device is not intended for contraceptive tubal coagulation (permanent female sterilization).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K143175 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K143175: AEx Generator; PlasmaBlade T.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143175
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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