510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX Handpiece
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Bovie Medical Corporation · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on May 1, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K151325 (Bovie Medical Corporation, 2015) and 3 other predicates after a 47-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 1, 2017
- Review
- 47 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K953074 (1995). 51 ancestors in all, the oldest K844002 (1984). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK953074 Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser SystemLuxar Corp. · 1995
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK073313 Mark Iii Waveguide Fiber with Low Profile TipOmniguide, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK093451 Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark Iii Waveguide Fiber with Low Profile/Low…Omniguide, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK140378 Flexguide Ultra Beampath Robotic Fiber ConduitOmniguide, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK170777 Bovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceBovie Medical Corporation · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK202880 J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceApyx Medical Corporation (Formerly Bovie Medical Corporation · 2021
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK953074 Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser SystemLuxar Corp. · 1995
- 8 generations backK960475 Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser SystemLuxar Corp. · 1996
- 7 generations backK992472 Sureguide CO2 Laser Beam Delivery SystemClinicon Corp. · 1999
- 6 generations backK014048 Clinicon Universal Waveguide Handpiece and Fiber TipsClinicon Corp. · 2002
- 5 generations backK050541 Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark I Laser Beam DeliveryOmniguide Communications, Inc. · 2005
- 4 generations backK070157 Omniguide Beam Path CO2 Mark Iii Waveguide FiberOmniguide, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK073313 Mark Iii Waveguide Fiber with Low Profile TipOmniguide, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK093451 Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark Iii Waveguide Fiber with Low Profile/Low…Omniguide, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK140378 Flexguide Ultra Beampath Robotic Fiber ConduitOmniguide, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK170777 Bovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceBovie Medical Corporation · 2017
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K202880J-Plasma Precise FLEX HandpieceApyx Medical Corporation (Formerly Bovie Medical Corporation · 2021 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K953074 | Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser System | Luxar Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −8 | K960475 | Modified Luxar LX-20 Family CO2 Laser System | Luxar Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K992472 | Sureguide CO2 Laser Beam Delivery System | Clinicon Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −6 | K014048 | Clinicon Universal Waveguide Handpiece and Fiber Tips | Clinicon Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K050541 | Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark I Laser Beam Delivery | Omniguide Communications, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −4 | K070157 | Omniguide Beam Path CO2 Mark Iii Waveguide Fiber | Omniguide, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
| −3 | K073313 | Mark Iii Waveguide Fiber with Low Profile Tip | Omniguide, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K093451 | Omniguide Beampath CO2 Mark Iii Waveguide Fiber with Low Profile/Low Loss Tip | Omniguide, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K140378 | Flexguide Ultra Beampath Robotic Fiber Conduit | Omniguide, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K170777 | Bovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX Handpiece | Bovie Medical Corporation | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K202880 | J-Plasma Precise FLEX Handpiece | Apyx Medical Corporation (Formerly Bovie Medical Corporation | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K151325 | Bovie J-Plasma Handpiece Our reading of the summary gave K152325, which is not a number in FDA’s lists. Corrected to the number one digit away whose FDA name carries the summary’s words for the device, “Bovie J-Plasma Precise Handpieces”. | 2015 |
| * | K152570 | Bovie J-Plasma Precise 360 HandpieceSummary page 4…Multiple Classification: 21CFR 878.4400; Class II; Product Code GEI Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s): 510(k) Numbers: K152325, K152570, K170188 Predicate Device Name: Bovie J-Plasma Precise… | 2015 |
| * | K170188 | Bovie J-Plasma Precise Open handpiece & Bovie Ultimate Gen 2 High Frequency…Summary page 4…e Classification: 21CFR 878.4400; Class II; Product Code GEI Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s): 510(k) Numbers: K152325, K152570, K170188 Predicate Device Name: Bovie J-Plasma Precise Handpiec… | 2017 |
| * | K140378 | Flexguide Ultra Beampath Robotic Fiber ConduitSummary page 5…510(k) K170777 510(k) SUMMARY 510(k) Number: K140378 Predicate Device Name: OmniGuide Laser System with… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K202880 | J-Plasma Precise FLEX Handpiece | 2021 | 0 |
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 2.4 years on median.
- 5 of the 51 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K202880 (Apyx Medical Corporation (Formerly Bovie Medical Corporation, 2021) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K151325.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, 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 Bovie J-Plasma Precise Flex Handpiece is used for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or a helium gas plasma for electrosurgical cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue. It is intended for use with a grasper during minimally invasive surgical procedures.
The Bovie J-Plasma Precise Flex Handpiece is compatible with Bovie Ultimate Electrosurgical Generators BVX-200H, and BVX-200P.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K170777 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K170777: Bovie J-Plasma Precise FLEX Handpiece.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K170777
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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