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Electrosurgical System (Electrosurgical Generator with Bipolar polypectomy snare combination and Single use electrosurgical knife combination accessories)

K192342510(k) TraditionalCleared May 21, 2020267-day reviewClass II21 CFR 876.4300

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Hangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd. · KNS Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (With Or Without Accessories)

Cleared on May 21, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K083452 (Erbe USA, Inc., 2008) and 3 other predicates after a 267-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1995.

Decided
May 21, 2020
Review
267 days
Class
Class II
Product code
KNS
Recalls
None
Predicates
4

Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K952726 (1995). 40 ancestors in all, the oldest K894762 (1989). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2018: 1 other ancestor2009: 2 other ancestors2008: 1 other ancestor2014: 1 other ancestor2006: 2 other ancestors2002: 1 other ancestor2013: 1 other ancestor2007: 1 other ancestor1996: 2 other ancestors1994: 5 other ancestors2004: 1 other ancestor2003: 1 other ancestor2001: 1 other ancestor1999: 1 other ancestor1995: 3 other ancestors1992: 1 other ancestor2000: 2 other ancestors1998: 1 other ancestor1997: 1 other ancestor1990: 1 other ancestor1989: 1 other ancestorK952726 · Ultracision Harmonic Scapel · Ultracision, Inc. · 1995K990430 · Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Hand Piece · Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1999K012464 · Helix Hydro-Jet · Andreas Pein Medizintechnik GmbH · 2001K022613 · Helix Hydro-Jet · Erbe USA, Inc. · 2002K033590 · Erbe Helix Hydro-Jet · Erbe USA, Inc. · 2004K062712 · Erbe Monopolar Attachment for Helix Hydro-Jet, Model P/N 20139-094 · Erbe USA, Inc. · 2007K083608 · Erbe Hybrid Knife · Erbe USA, Inc. · 2009K143306 · ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC Probe · Erbe USA, Inc. · 2015K171158 · Single Use Electrosurgical knife · Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2017 · recalled1990200020102020
  1. Root · 9 generations backK952726 Ultracision Harmonic ScapelUltracision, Inc. · 1995
  2. 5 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK083608 Erbe Hybrid KnifeErbe USA, Inc. · 2009
  4. 2 generations backK143306 ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC ProbeErbe USA, Inc. · 2015
  5. 1 generation backK171158 Single Use Electrosurgical knifeOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2017 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK192342 Electrosurgical System (Electrosurgical Generator with Bipolar…Hangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd. · 2020
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  1. Root · 9 generations backK952726 Ultracision Harmonic ScapelUltracision, Inc. · 1995
  2. 8 generations backK990430 Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Hand PieceEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1999
  3. 7 generations backK012464 Helix Hydro-JetAndreas Pein Medizintechnik GmbH · 2001
  4. 6 generations backK022613 Helix Hydro-JetErbe USA, Inc. · 2002
  5. 5 generations backK033590 Erbe Helix Hydro-JetErbe USA, Inc. · 2004
  6. 4 generations backK062712 Erbe Monopolar Attachment for Helix Hydro-Jet, Model P/N 20139-094Erbe USA, Inc. · 2007
  7. 3 generations backK083608 Erbe Hybrid KnifeErbe USA, Inc. · 2009
  8. 2 generations backK143306 ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC ProbeErbe USA, Inc. · 2015
  9. 1 generation backK171158 Single Use Electrosurgical knifeOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2017 · Recalled
  10. This deviceK192342 Electrosurgical System (Electrosurgical Generator with Bipolar…Hangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd. · 2020
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−9K952726Ultracision Harmonic ScapelUltracision, Inc.1995—
−8K990430Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel Hand PieceEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.1999—
−7K012464Helix Hydro-JetAndreas Pein Medizintechnik GmbH2001—
−6K022613Helix Hydro-JetErbe USA, Inc.2002—
−5K033590Erbe Helix Hydro-JetErbe USA, Inc.2004—
−4K062712Erbe Monopolar Attachment for Helix Hydro-Jet, Model P/N 20139-094Erbe USA, Inc.2007—
−3K083608Erbe Hybrid KnifeErbe USA, Inc.2009—
−2K143306ERBE WaterJet Model ERBEJET® 2 System with HybridAPC ProbeErbe USA, Inc.2015—
−1K171158Single Use Electrosurgical knifeOlympus Medical Systems Corp.20172
0 (this device)K192342Electrosurgical System (Electrosurgical Generator with Bipolar polypectomy…Hangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd.2020—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198910
199010
199210
199450
199530
199620
199710
199810
199910
200020
200110
200210
200310
200410
200620
200710
200810
200920
201310
201410
201810
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K192342, 1995–2020Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K083452Erbe Model Vio 300 D with Accessories
Summary page 4
…sories Device Name: ERBE ESU Model VIO 300D with Accessories Common Name: Electrosurgical Unit (ESU/Generator) System 510(k) Number: K083452 Regulation class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Description: Electrosurgical cutting an…
Erbe USA, Inc.2008—
*K172729Polypectomy Snare
Summary page 5
…ccessories Trade Name: Polypectomy snare Device Name: Polypectomy snare Common Name: Polypectomy snare 510(k) Number: K172729 Regulation class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.4300 Regulation Description: Endoscopic electrosurgical…
Hangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd.2018—
*K092309Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Series, Model KD-610L, KD-611L, KD-620LR, KD-630L…
Summary page 5
…Electrosurgical Knife Series Device Name: Single use Electrosurgical Knife Series Common Name: Electrosurgical Knife 510(k) Number: K092309 Regulation class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.4300 Regulation Description: Endoscopic electrosurgical…
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation20099
*K171158Single Use Electrosurgical knife
Summary page 5
…use Electrosurgical knife Device Name: Single use Electrosurgical knife Common Name: Single use Electrosurgical knife 510(k) Number: K171158 Regulation class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.4300 Regulation Description: Endoscopic electrosurgical…
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.20172

Also cleared against K083452: 9 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

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 25 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.6 years on median.
  • 8 of the 40 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 9 other devices also cite its predicate K083452.

How does its category compare?

All KNS devices

KNS Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (With Or Without Accessories): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · KNS

11in 2025

2007: 12008: 32009: 32010: 42011: 12012: 22013: 22014: 12015: 32016: 32017: 32018: 52019: 72020: 42021: 42022: 32023: 92024: 32025: 112026 (partial year): 2
2007high 11 (2025) · low 1 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · KNS

171in 2025

2008: 61 days median2009: 212 days median2010: 168 days median2015: 252 days median2016: 30 days median2017: 48 days median2018: 62 days median2019: 66 days median2020: 212 days median2021: 139 days median2022: 182 days median2023: 83 days median2024: 198 days median2025: 171 days median
2007high 252 (2015) · low 30 (2016)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · KNS

14in 2024

2007: 32008: 52009: 22011: 22016: 62017: 12021: 412024: 142026 (partial year): 4
2007high 41 (2021) · low 0 (2010)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · KNS

1,504in 2025

2007: 1642008: 5872009: 1,0272010: 9082011: 8602012: 8482013: 4492014: 4052015: 4062016: 4572017: 4462018: 5632019: 6682020: 9062021: 8142022: 9132023: 9762024: 1,5332025: 1,504
2007high 1,533 (2024) · low 164 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code KNS, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071—3164
20083615587
2009321221,027
201041680908
20111—2860
20122—0848
20132—0449
20141—0405
201532520406
20163306457
20173481446
20185620563
20197660668
202042120906
2021413941814
202231820913
20239830976
20243198141,533
20251117101,504
20262—4—

What is it indicated for?

Electrosurgical Generator is intended to deliver High Frequency (HF) electrical current for the cutting and/or coagulation of tissue.

Bipolar Polypectomy Snare Combination has been designed to be used with endoscope and electrosurgical unit for the removal of sessile polyps, pedunculated polyps, tissue and foreign bodies from within the GI tract using high-frequency current.

Single Use Electrosurgical Knife Combination has been designed to be used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue within the digestive tract using high-frequency current.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K192342: Electrosurgical System (Electrosurgical Generator with Bipolar polypectomy snare combination and Single use electrosurgical knife combination accessories).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K192342

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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