510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOptaBlate RF Generator, OptaBlate Probes, OptaBlate Microinfuser Infusion Device
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Stryker Corporation · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Sep 16, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K182497 (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., 2019) after a 157-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 16, 2022
- Review
- 157 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K943450 (1995). 48 ancestors in all, the oldest K800617 (1980). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK152057 OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation SystemBaylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK161949 OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation SystemBaylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2017
- 1 generation backK182497 OsteoCool RF Ablation SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2019
- This deviceK221074 OptaBlate RF Generator, OptaBlate Probes, OptaBlate Microinfuser…Stryker Corporation · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250327 OptaBlate Radiofrequency (RF) Generator SystemStryker Instruments · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK223303 Spinery™ RF Ablation SystemAxon Spine Medical System · 2023
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- Root · 11 generations backK943450 Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970Arthrocare Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations backK961069 Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962445 Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1996
- 8 generations backK964849 Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1997
- 7 generations backK973478 Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery SystemArthrocare Corp. · 1998
- 6 generations backK992581 Arthrocare Controller, Arthrocare Cable, Footswitch, Powercord…Arthrocare Corp. · 1999
- 5 generations backK091310 Ablation Instrument, Model 1635; Ablation Multiplex Catheter, Model…Dfine, Inc. · 2010
- 4 generations backK142480 OsteoCool V-2 RF Ablation SystemBaylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2015
- 3 generations backK152057 OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation SystemBaylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK161949 OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation SystemBaylis Medical Company, Inc. · 2017
- 1 generation backK182497 OsteoCool RF Ablation SystemMedtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. · 2019
- This deviceK221074 OptaBlate RF Generator, OptaBlate Probes, OptaBlate Microinfuser…Stryker Corporation · 2022
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K943450 | Arthrocare Arthroscopic Electrosurgery System Model 970 | Arthrocare Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −10 | K961069 | Arthrocare Urologic Multi-Electrode Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962445 | Arthrocare Dental Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K964849 | Arthrocare Dermatologic Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K973478 | Arthrocare Sinus Electrosurgery System | Arthrocare Corp. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K992581 | Arthrocare Controller, Arthrocare Cable, Footswitch, Powercord, Spine Wands… | Arthrocare Corp. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K091310 | Ablation Instrument, Model 1635; Ablation Multiplex Catheter, Model 1682 | Dfine, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K142480 | OsteoCool V-2 RF Ablation System | Baylis Medical Company, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −3 | K152057 | OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation System | Baylis Medical Company, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K161949 | OsteoCool V-3 RF Ablation System | Baylis Medical Company, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| −1 | K182497 | OsteoCool RF Ablation System | Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K221074 | OptaBlate RF Generator, OptaBlate Probes, OptaBlate Microinfuser Infusion Device | Stryker Corporation | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K250327 | OptaBlate Radiofrequency (RF) Generator System | Stryker Instruments | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K223303 | Spinery™ RF Ablation System | Axon Spine Medical System | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 GEI device
- #1 K231790 The InMode System with the Morpheus8 Applicatorsscore 32.7 · 21 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K182497 | OsteoCool RF Ablation SystemSummary page 4…ories Product Code: GEI Regulation Number: Class II 21 CFR 878.4400 Predicate Devices: K182497 OsteoCool™ RF Ablation System Reference Devices: K170242 MultiGen™ 2 RF Generator System… | 2019 |
| † | K170242 | MultiGen™ 2 RF Generator System | 2017 |
| † | K080451 | Uniblate Electrosurgical Device | 2008 |
| † | K040989 | Rita Systems | 2004 |
What descends from it? (2)
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 27 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 8 of the 48 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K250327 (Stryker Instruments, 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K182497.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, 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 intended use of the OptaBlate™ Radiofrequency (RF) Generator System is as follows:
» Palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body.
» Coagulation and ablation of tissue in bone during surgical procedures including palliation of pain associated with metastatic lesions involving bone in patients who have failed or are not candidates for standard therapy.
* Ablation of benign bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K221074 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K221074: OptaBlate RF Generator, OptaBlate Probes, OptaBlate Microinfuser Infusion Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K221074
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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