510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPK Morcellator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Oct 7, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K080093 (Gyrus Acmi, Inc., 2008) after a 177-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Oct 7, 2016
- Review
- 177 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K936109 (1994). 70 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK021777 Gyrus Ent Cogent 2/G2 System (Generator,Accessories Somnoplasty…Gyrus Ent LLC · 2002
- 2 generations backK041633 Gyrus Plasmacision Laparoscopic SpatulaGyrus Medical, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK080093 PKS Plasma Morcellator, Models 962000PK, 3620PKGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK161038 PK MorcellatorGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2016
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- Root · 10 generations backK936109 Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical LaserSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1994
- 9 generations backK960521 Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash ScannerSharplan Lasers, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK963339 Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical LasersCoherent Medical Group · 1997
- 7 generations backK974789 Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and LLumenis, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK990947 Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual…Lumenis, Inc. · 1999
- 5 generations backK011703 Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength…Lumenis · 2001 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK014290 Entec Plasma WandsArthrocare Corp. · 2002
- 3 generations backK021777 Gyrus Ent Cogent 2/G2 System (Generator,Accessories Somnoplasty…Gyrus Ent LLC · 2002
- 2 generations backK041633 Gyrus Plasmacision Laparoscopic SpatulaGyrus Medical, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK080093 PKS Plasma Morcellator, Models 962000PK, 3620PKGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK161038 PK MorcellatorGyrus Acmi, Inc. · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K936109 | Sharplan Model 1120 CO2 Surgical Laser | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −9 | K960521 | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Silktouch Flash Scanner | Sharplan Lasers, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K963339 | Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers | Coherent Medical Group | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974789 | Coherent Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers Model C and L | Lumenis, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K990947 | Modified Versapulse Select Single Wavelength, HO: Yag and Dual Wavelength, HO… | Lumenis, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K011703 | Lumenis Versapulse Powersuite Holmium (HO:Yag) and Dual Wavelength… | Lumenis | 2001 | 2 |
| −4 | K014290 | Entec Plasma Wands | Arthrocare Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K021777 | Gyrus Ent Cogent 2/G2 System (Generator,Accessories Somnoplasty Electrodes and… | Gyrus Ent LLC | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K041633 | Gyrus Plasmacision Laparoscopic Spatula | Gyrus Medical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K080093 | PKS Plasma Morcellator, Models 962000PK, 3620PK | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K161038 | PK Morcellator | Gyrus Acmi, Inc. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 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.
Planning a device in GEI? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GEI device
- #1 K231790 The InMode System with the Morpheus8 Applicatorsscore 32.7 · 21 generations · no Class I recall
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- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K080093 | PKS Plasma Morcellator, Models 962000PK, 3620PKSummary page 4…Laparoscopic Power Morcellator Device name / Model Number PK Morcellator / WA90200A Predicate Device Gyrus ACMI PKS Plasma Morcellator K080093 No recalls reported for predicate device… | 2008 |
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 22 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 2 of the 70 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 PK Morcellator is intended for cutting, and extracting tissue in laparoscopic gynecologic procedures.
It is recommended to use the PK Morcellator in conjunction with the PneumoLiner containment device (WA90500US) for removal of uterine tissue.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K161038 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K161038: PK Morcellator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K161038
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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