510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing, Nano-coated
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 Apr 21, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K133338 (Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H, 2013) and 1 other predicate after a 29-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1994. 11 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 21, 2017
- Review
- 29 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K932293 (1994). 22 ancestors in all. 11 later devices descend from it, 7 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK932293 Cabot Medical Bipolar Cutting ForcepsCabot Medical Corp. · 1994 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK981916 Ligasure Vessel Sealing SystemValleylab, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK031011 Ligasure 5MM Laparoscopic Sealer-Divider, Model LS1500Valleylab, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK102470 Lugasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/DividerCovidien, Formerly Valleylab, · 2011
- 3 generations backK113572 Ligasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/DividerCovidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H · 2012
- 2 generations backK133338 Ligasure 5 MM Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-Step Sealing (LF 17XX)Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H · 2013
- 1 generation backK141153 Ligasure; Curved Small Jaw Sealer/Divider, 5MM Blunt Tip…Covidien · 2014
- This deviceK170869 LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing, Nano-coatedCovidien · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK202114 CoolSeal Generator/CSL-200-50, CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm…Bolder Surgical, LLC · 2020 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK203183 CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft, 37 cm shaft, and 44 cm shaft)Bolder Surgical, LLC · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK223158 LigaSure™ XP Maryland Jaw Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK211579 CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft), CoolSeal Trinity (37 cm shaft)…Bolder Surgical, LLC · 2021
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK181085 LigaSure Maryland Jaw Thoracic Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing…Covidien · 2018
Showing 5 of 11 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 11 · See all- K202114CoolSeal Generator/CSL-200-50, CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft)/CSL-TR105-30, CoolSeal…Bolder Surgical, LLC · 2020 · cites it directly4descendants
- K203183CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft, 37 cm shaft, and 44 cm shaft)Bolder Surgical, LLC · 2021 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K223158LigaSure™ XP Maryland Jaw Sealer/DividerCovidien, LLC · 2023 · cites it directly1descendant
- K211579CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft), CoolSeal Trinity (37 cm shaft), CoolSeal Trinity (44 cm…Bolder Surgical, LLC · 2021 · cites it directly1descendant
- K181085LigaSure Maryland Jaw Thoracic Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing, Nano-coatedCovidien · 2018 · cites it directly1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K932293 | Cabot Medical Bipolar Cutting Forceps | Cabot Medical Corp. | 1994 | 3 |
| −6 | K981916 | Ligasure Vessel Sealing System | Valleylab, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K031011 | Ligasure 5MM Laparoscopic Sealer-Divider, Model LS1500 | Valleylab, Inc. | 2003 | 2 |
| −4 | K102470 | Lugasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider | Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K113572 | Ligasure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider | Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H | 2012 | — |
| −2 | K133338 | Ligasure 5 MM Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-Step Sealing (LF 17XX) | Covidien, Formerly Valleylab, A Division of Tyco H | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K141153 | Ligasure; Curved Small Jaw Sealer/Divider, 5MM Blunt Tip Sealer/Divider… | Covidien | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K170869 | LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing, Nano-coated | Covidien | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K202114 | CoolSeal Generator/CSL-200-50, CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft)/CSL-TR105-30… | Bolder Surgical, LLC | 2020 | 1 |
| +2 | K203183 | CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft, 37 cm shaft, and 44 cm shaft) | Bolder Surgical, LLC | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K223158 | LigaSure™ XP Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider | Covidien, LLC | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K211579 | CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft), CoolSeal Trinity (37 cm shaft), CoolSeal… | Bolder Surgical, LLC | 2021 | — |
| +1 | K181085 | LigaSure Maryland Jaw Thoracic Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing, Nano-coated | Covidien | 2018 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K133338 | Ligasure 5 MM Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-Step Sealing (LF 17XX)Summary page 4…e Classification Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories (21 CFR 878.4400, Class II, GEI) 510(k) Number: K133338 (cleared 12/20/2013), K141153 (cleared 8/14/2014) Manufacturer: Covidien Reference Devices Trade Name: Liga… | 2013 |
| * | K141153 | Ligasure; Curved Small Jaw Sealer/Divider, 5MM Blunt Tip Sealer/Divider, Maryland Jaw…Summary page 4…trosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories (21 CFR 878.4400, Class II, GEI) 510(k) Number: K133338 (cleared 12/20/2013), K141153 (cleared 8/14/2014) Manufacturer: Covidien Reference Devices Trade Name: LigaSure Impact™ Curved, Large Jaw… | 2014 |
| † | K162047 | LigaSure Impact Curved, Large Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider, Nano-coated | 2016 |
| † | K161804 | LigaSure Retractable L-Hook Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider | 2016 |
What descends from it? (11)
See all 117 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K202114 | CoolSeal Generator/CSL-200-50, CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft)/CSL-TR105-30, CoolSeal… | 2020 | 4 |
| K223158 | LigaSure™ XP Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider | 2023 | 1 |
| K211579 | CoolSeal Trinity (30 cm shaft), CoolSeal Trinity (37 cm shaft), CoolSeal Trinity (44 cm… | 2021 | 1 |
| K181085 | LigaSure Maryland Jaw Thoracic Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing, Nano-coated | 2018 | 1 |
| K261070 | LigaSure™ RAS Maryland Jaw Vessel Sealer/Divider, Nano-coated | 2026 | 0 |
| K231732 | CleanSeal Advanced Bipolar Vessel Sealer Maryland | 2023 | 0 |
| K213354 | Unify Multifunction Energy Platform, CleanSeal Vessel Sealers, Unify Bipolar Resection… | 2022 | 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 23 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 6 of the 22 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K202114 (Bolder Surgical, LLC, 2020) has gone furthest, with 4 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K133338.
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 LigaSure Sealer/Divider is a bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in minimally invasive or open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired. The LigaSure Sealer/Divider can be used on vessels (arteries and veins) up to and including 7 mm. It is indicated for use in general surgery and such surgical specialties as urologic, vascular, thoracic, and gynecologic. Procedures may…
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The LigaSure Sealer/Divider is a bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in minimally invasive or open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired. The LigaSure Sealer/Divider can be used on vessels (arteries and veins) up to and including 7 mm. It is indicated for use in general surgery and such surgical specialties as urologic, vascular, thoracic, and gynecologic. Procedures may include, but are not limited to, Nissen fundoplication, colectomy, cholecystectomy, adhesiolysis, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, etc.
The LigaSure system has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures. Do not use the LigaSure system for these procedures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K170869 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K170869: LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider One-step Sealing, Nano-coated.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K170869
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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