510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBarrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator
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 Apr 5, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K141357 (Covidien Iic, 2014) after a 56-day review. Its family tree reaches back 18 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Apr 5, 2016
- Review
- 56 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 18 generations to K943450 (1995). 45 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- 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 backK141357 Barrx Flex Rfa Energy GeneratorCovidien Iic · 2014
- This deviceK160360 Barrx FLEX RFA Energy GeneratorCovidien, LLC · 2016
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 backK141357 Barrx Flex Rfa Energy GeneratorCovidien Iic · 2014
- This deviceK160360 Barrx FLEX RFA Energy GeneratorCovidien, LLC · 2016
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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 | K141357 | Barrx Flex Rfa Energy Generator | Covidien Iic | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160360 | Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator | Covidien, LLC | 2016 | — |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141357 | Barrx Flex Rfa Energy GeneratorSummary page 5…vice and accessories REGULATION DESCRIPTION Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 878.4400 Product Code: GEI PREDICATE DEVICES Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator, 510(k) K141357 DEVICE DESCRIPTION The subject device, the Barrx™ FLEX RFA Energy Generator is a device that is intended to be used with the… | 2014 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 21 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
- 2 of the 45 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, 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 FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of soft tissue.
The Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator is indicated for use in the coagulation of bleeding and non-bleeding sites in the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to the esophagus. Indications include Esophageal Ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears, Arteriovenous Malformations, Angiomata, Barrett’s Esophagus, Dieulafoy Lesions and Angiodysplasia.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160360 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160360: Barrx FLEX RFA Energy Generator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160360
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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