# K173740: Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wand

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Renovo, Inc.
- Decided: Mar 19, 2018 after 102 days
- Product code: NUJ (Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 11 generations back to K931783 (1993). 67 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 68 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K113545: Vapr Vue Generator, Vapr 3 Electrosurgical System, Vapr II Electrosurgical System Coolpluse 90 and Coolpluse 90 with Han, Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company (2012) Summary page 4.
- K100638: Vapr Vue Radiofrequency System ,Model 225024, VPR Vue Wireless Footswitch, Model 227214, Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company (2010) Summary page 4.
- K122425: Vapr P50 Suction Electrode Vapr S90 Suction Electrode Vapr P50 Suction Electrode with Handcontrols VAPRS90 Suction Elect, Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company (2012) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Reprocessed DePuy Mitek Ablation Wands for use with the VAPR Electrosurgical System are intended for resection, ablation, excision of soft tissues, hemostasis of blood vessels and coagulation of soft tissues in patients requiring arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow and wrist.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K173740
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology