510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHF-cables (resusable)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Jan 19, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K120418 (Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH, 2012) after a 238-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1991.
- Decided
- Jan 19, 2023
- Review
- 238 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K911904 (1991). 19 ancestors in all, the oldest K903323 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK911904 Models Ues-10 & PSD-10Olympus Corp. · 1991
- 5 generations backK970184 Olympus Ues-20 Electrosurgical System and Its Associated AccessoriesOlympus America, Inc. · 1997
- 4 generations backK023767 Ues-30 Electrosurgical Unit and It's Associated AccessoriesThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2002
- 3 generations backK030194 Xues-41 Endoscopic Electrosurgical UnitThe Olympus Optical Co. · 2003 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100275 Working Element, Resection Button Electrode for Plasma Vaporizaton…Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH · 2010 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK120418 Electrosugrical Resection and Vaporization Electrode SeriesOlympus Winter & Ibe GmbH · 2012 · Recalled
- This deviceK221522 HF-cables (resusable)Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH · 2023
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K911904 | Models Ues-10 & PSD-10 | Olympus Corp. | 1991 | — |
| −5 | K970184 | Olympus Ues-20 Electrosurgical System and Its Associated Accessories | Olympus America, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K023767 | Ues-30 Electrosurgical Unit and It's Associated Accessories | The Olympus Optical Co. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K030194 | Xues-41 Endoscopic Electrosurgical Unit | The Olympus Optical Co. | 2003 | 3 |
| −2 | K100275 | Working Element, Resection Button Electrode for Plasma Vaporizaton… | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH | 2010 | 1 |
| −1 | K120418 | Electrosugrical Resection and Vaporization Electrode Series | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH | 2012 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K221522 | HF-cables (resusable) | Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120418 | Electrosugrical Resection and Vaporization Electrode SeriesSummary page 5…ed in Table 2.2. Table 2.2: Predicate Device Predicate Device Device Name 510(k) No. WA00014A HF-cable, bipolar K120418 2.4 Device Description The HF-cables (see Table 2.1) subject to this submission are reusable, non-sterile devices, that conne… | 2012 |
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 32 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.7 years on median.
- 4 of the 19 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K120418.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, 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?
HF cables for electrosurgical use in laparoscopic, endoscopic, and open surgery in combination with compatible active accessories and compatible electrosurgical generators
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K221522 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K221522: HF-cables (resusable).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K221522
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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