510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSoniquence Bipolar Electrodes
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Soniquence, LLC · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Jun 20, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K130110 (Elliquence, LLC, 2013) and 1 other predicate after a 126-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1996. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 20, 2019
- Review
- 126 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K954171 (1996). 10 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK954171 Arco-MBC, Arco MCHoll Meditronics, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK993265 Soring GMBH, Arco 3000, Arco 2000, Arco 1000, MBC 601, MBC 600Soring GmbH Medizintechnik · 1999
- 3 generations backK024059 MBC SeriesSoring GmbH Medizintechnik · 2003
- 2 generations backK052859 Aquamantys Pump Generator SystemTissuelink Medical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK130110 Meddusa Bipolar SystemElliquence, LLC · 2013
- This deviceK190336 Soniquence Bipolar ElectrodesSoniquence, LLC · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK202558 Ellusa Bipolar WandsEllusa, LLC · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK222429 Ellusa Reusable Bipolar CableEllusa, LLC · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK211946 Soniquence Reusable Bipolar CableSoniquence, LLC · 2021
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K954171 | Arco-MBC, Arco MC | Holl Meditronics, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K993265 | Soring GMBH, Arco 3000, Arco 2000, Arco 1000, MBC 601, MBC 600 | Soring GmbH Medizintechnik | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K024059 | MBC Series | Soring GmbH Medizintechnik | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K052859 | Aquamantys Pump Generator System | Tissuelink Medical, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −1 | K130110 | Meddusa Bipolar System | Elliquence, LLC | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K190336 | Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes | Soniquence, LLC | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K202558 | Ellusa Bipolar Wands | Ellusa, LLC | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K222429 | Ellusa Reusable Bipolar Cable | Ellusa, LLC | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K211946 | Soniquence Reusable Bipolar Cable | Soniquence, LLC | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 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.
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
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K130110 | Meddusa Bipolar SystemSummary page 5…and Neurological Devices Device Class/Product Code FDA Classification: Class 2 FDA Product Code: GEI Predicate Devices (807.92(a)(3)) • Meddusa Bipolar System (K130110) • Trigger Flex Electrodes (K003126) Device Description (807.92(a)(4)) The Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes family is a line… | 2013 |
| * | K003126 | Bipolar Trigger-Flex ProbeSummary page 5…roduct Code FDA Classification: Class 2 FDA Product Code: GEI Predicate Devices (807.92(a)(3)) • Meddusa Bipolar System (K130110) • Trigger Flex Electrodes (K003126) Device Description (807.92(a)(4)) The Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes family is a line of disposable bipolar electrosurgical de… | 2001 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 3.5 years on median.
- 3 of the 10 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K202558 (Ellusa, LLC, 2020) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, 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 Soniquence Bipolar Electrode is intended for use by a physician familiar with bipolar coagulation with electrosurgery where coagulation/contraction of soft tissue is needed.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K190336 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K190336: Soniquence Bipolar Electrodes.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K190336
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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