# K153499: EDGE Arthroscopic Energy System, Arthroscopic Energy System Probes, Arthroscopic Energy System Wireless Footswitch, Arthroscopic Energy System Corded Footswitch, Arthroscopic Energy System Foot Control, Extension

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Conmed Corporation
- Decided: Dec 18, 2015 after 11 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: 8 generations back to K011083 (2001). 14 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 15 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K140578: Arthroscopic Energy System, Conmed Corporation (2014) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Arthroscopic Energy System is indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic surgical procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K153499
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology