510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBiZact Open Sealer/Divider
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Covidien · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Jun 15, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K152286 (Covidien, 2015) after a 110-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1994. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 15, 2016
- Review
- 110 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K932293 (1994). 23 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK932293 Cabot Medical Bipolar Cutting ForcepsCabot Medical Corp. · 1994 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK981916 Ligasure Vessel Sealing SystemValleylab, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK031011 Ligasure 5MM Laparoscopic Sealer-Divider, Model LS1500Valleylab, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK102470 Lugasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/DividerCovidien, Formerly Valleylab, · 2011
- 4 generations backK113572 Ligasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/DividerCovidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H · 2012
- 3 generations backK133338 Ligasure 5 MM Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-Step Sealing (LF 17XX)Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H · 2013
- 2 generations backK141153 Ligasure; Curved Small Jaw Sealer/Divider, 5MM Blunt Tip…Covidien · 2014
- 1 generation backK152286 LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/DividerCovidien · 2015
- This deviceK160539 BiZact Open Sealer/DividerCovidien · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK171066 BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK182451 BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2018
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK193356 BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K171066BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2017 · cites it directly2descendants
- K182451BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2018 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K193356BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2020 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K932293 | Cabot Medical Bipolar Cutting Forceps | Cabot Medical Corp. | 1994 | 3 |
| −7 | K981916 | Ligasure Vessel Sealing System | Valleylab, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K031011 | Ligasure 5MM Laparoscopic Sealer-Divider, Model LS1500 | Valleylab, Inc. | 2003 | 2 |
| −5 | K102470 | Lugasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider | Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K113572 | Ligasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider | Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K133338 | Ligasure 5 MM Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-Step Sealing (LF 17XX) | Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K141153 | Ligasure; Curved Small Jaw Sealer/Divider, 5MM Blunt Tip Sealer/Divider… | Covidien | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K152286 | LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider | Covidien | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160539 | BiZact Open Sealer/Divider | Covidien | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K171066 | BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/Divider | Covidien, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K182451 | BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/Divider | Covidien, LLC | 2018 | — |
| +3 | K193356 | BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/Divider | Covidien, LLC | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new GEI device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K152286 | LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/DividerSummary page 4…electrosurgical instrument Trade Name: LigaSure™ Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider Catalog Number: LF1212A 510(k) Number: K152286 Manufacturer: Covidien, llc Device Description The BiZact Open Sealer/Divider is sterile, single use, hand-he… | 2015 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K171066 | BiZact Tonsillectomy Device Advanced Bipolar Tissue Sealer/Divider | 2017 | 2 |
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 22 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 6 of the 23 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K171066 (Covidien, LLC, 2017) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K152286.
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 BiZact device is a bipolar instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired. The tissue fusion function of the device can be used on vessels (arteries and veins) and lymphatics up to and including 3 mm diameter. The BiZact device is indicated for use in open general surgical procedures. It is also indicated for adult ENT procedures, including tonsillectomy, for…
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The BiZact device is a bipolar instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired.
The tissue fusion function of the device can be used on vessels (arteries and veins) and lymphatics up to and including 3 mm diameter. The BiZact device is indicated for use in open general surgical procedures.
It is also indicated for adult ENT procedures, including tonsillectomy, for the ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles and lymphatics 2-3 mm away from unintended thermally sensitive structures.
The BiZact device has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use for these procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160539 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160539: BiZact Open Sealer/Divider.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160539
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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