510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBarrx Anorectal RFA Wand
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Covidien, LLC · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Jul 28, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K112454 (Barrx Medical, Inc., 2012) after a 175-day review. Its family tree reaches back 18 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 28, 2015
- Review
- 175 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 18 generations to K943450 (1995). 41 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 18 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 14 generations between
- 3 generations backK083711 Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2009
- 2 generations backK093008 Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2010
- 1 generation backK112454 HALO60 Ablation CatheterBarrx Medical, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK150251 Barrx Anorectal RFA WandCovidien, LLC · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK162802 Barrx Anorectal RFA WandCovidien, LLC · 2017
Show all 18 generations
- Root · 18 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 17 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 16 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 15 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 14 generations backK971532 Arthrocare Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 13 generations backK013139 Stellartech Coagulation SystemStellartech Research Corp. · 2001
- 12 generations backK032062 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models (1100C-115 & 1100C-230)Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 11 generations backK032452 Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 &…Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 10 generations backK032721 Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 &…Stellartech Research Corp. · 2003
- 9 generations backK040240 Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230)Stellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 8 generations backK041383 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 and 1100C-230Stellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 7 generations backK042909 Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115A & 1100C-230AStellartech Research Corp. · 2004
- 6 generations backK050831 Stellartech Coagulation System 2, Models 1100C-115A and 1100C-230AStellartech Research Corp. · 2005
- 5 generations backK060169 Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 4 generations backK062723 HALO90 Coagulation CatheterBarrx Medical, Incorporated · 2006
- 3 generations backK083711 Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18…Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2009
- 2 generations backK093008 Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100Barrx Medical, Incorporated · 2010
- 1 generation backK112454 HALO60 Ablation CatheterBarrx Medical, Inc. · 2012
- This deviceK150251 Barrx Anorectal RFA WandCovidien, LLC · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K162802Barrx Anorectal RFA WandCovidien, LLC · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −18 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −17 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −16 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −14 | K971532 | Arthrocare Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K013139 | Stellartech Coagulation System | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −12 | K032062 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models (1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K032452 | Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 & 100C-230 | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K032721 | Modification to: Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2003 | — |
| −9 | K040240 | Stellartech Coagulation System (Models 1100C-115 & 1100C-230) | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K041383 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115 and 1100C-230 | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K042909 | Stellartech Coagulation System, Models 1100C-115A & 1100C-230A | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2004 | — |
| −6 | K050831 | Stellartech Coagulation System 2, Models 1100C-115A and 1100C-230A | Stellartech Research Corp. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K060169 | Barrx Halo Coagulation System, Barrx Halo Coagulation Generator, Barrx… | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K062723 | HALO90 Coagulation Catheter | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K083711 | Modification to: Halo Coagulation Catheter, Models 32041-18, 32041-20… | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K093008 | Halo Ablation Catheter, Model 90-9100 | Barrx Medical, Incorporated | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K112454 | HALO60 Ablation Catheter | Barrx Medical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150251 | Barrx Anorectal RFA Wand | Covidien, LLC | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K162802 | Barrx Anorectal RFA Wand | Covidien, LLC | 2017 | — |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112454 | HALO60 Ablation CatheterSummary page 5…t Code: GEI Establishment Registration Number, Owner/Operator Number: Establishment Registration Number: 3004904811 Owner/Operator Number: 1282497 Predicate Device(s): K112454 Barrx™ 60 RFA Focal Catheter by Covidien, Formerly BÂRRX MEDICAL, Inc. Device Description: The Barrx™ Anorectal RFA Wand is a st… | 2012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K162802 | Barrx Anorectal RFA Wand | 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 20 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
- 1 of the 41 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K162802 (Covidien, LLC, 2017) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K112454.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, 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™ Anorectal RFA Wand is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the anal canal and rectum, including but not limited to, arteriovenous malformations, angiomata, angiodysplasia, and radiation proctitis (RP).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150251 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150251: Barrx Anorectal RFA Wand.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150251
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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