# K152703: PlasmaBlade TnA Tonsil and Adenoid Dissection Device

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Medtronic Advanced Energy
- Decided: Jul 8, 2016 after 291 days
- Product code: GEI (Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 13 generations back to K936109 (1994). 70 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 71 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K083415: Peak Plasmablade Tna Tonsil and Adenoid Tissue Dissection Device, Peak Surgical, Inc. (2009) Summary page 4.
- K014290: Entec Plasma Wands, Arthrocare Corp. (2002) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The PEAK PlasmaBlade TnA Tonsil and Adenoid Tissue Dissection Device is indicated for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue during otolaryngology (ENT) surgery including adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy (Pharyngeal, Tubal, Palatine).

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K152703
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology