510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. · KGE Forceps, Biopsy, Electric
Cleared on May 9, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K161186 (Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc., 2016) after a 26-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1996. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 9, 2017
- Review
- 26 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KGE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K955052 (1996). 6 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK955052 Olympus FD-1/2-1 Hot Biopsy ForcepsOlympus America, Inc. · 1996
- 3 generations backK062517 Electrosurgical Hemostatic Forceps SeriesOlympus Medical Systems Corporation · 2006
- 2 generations backK151474 Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Diathermic Slitter…Fujifilm Medical System U.S.A., Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK161186 Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Fujifilm Diathermic…Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK171096 Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife)Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK220053 Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) DK2620JI and DK2623JIFujifilm Corporation · 2022
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K220053Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) DK2620JI and DK2623JIFujifilm Corporation · 2022 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K955052 | Olympus FD-1/2-1 Hot Biopsy Forceps | Olympus America, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −3 | K062517 | Electrosurgical Hemostatic Forceps Series | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K151474 | Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Diathermic Slitter (ClutchCutter) | Fujifilm Medical System U.S.A., Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K161186 | Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter… | Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K171096 | Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) | Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K220053 | Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) DK2620JI and DK2623JI | Fujifilm Corporation | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 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 KGE device
- #1 K251807 Single Use Electrosurgical Hemostatic Forceps…score 11.6 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K161186 | Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (ClutchCutter)Summary page 4…t and accessories 21 C.F.R. § 876.4300 Product Code: KGE Predicate Device: Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) and Diathermic Slitter (ClutchCutter) (K161186) Purpose of the Special 510(k) notice: The Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) is a modification to Diathermic Slitter (FlushK… | 2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K220053 | Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) DK2620JI and DK2623JI | 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 21 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9.2 years on median.
- 1 of the 6 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K220053 (Fujifilm Corporation, 2022) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KGE devicesKGE Forceps, Biopsy, Electric: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KGE
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KGE
184in 2018
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KGE
No recall names KGE since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · KGE
10in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KGE, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 75 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 29 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 51 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 30 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2016 | 3 | 102 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2018 | 3 | 184 | 0 | 26 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) DK2618J and DK2623J are intended to be used with specified endoscopes to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the digestive tract. The devices are indicated for ablation, incision, dissection, avulsion, cauterization, coagulation and hemostasis of tissue within the digestive tract.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K171096 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171096: Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171096
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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