510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNanoKnife Generator (H78720300301US0); NanoKnife Single Electrode Activation Probe, 15 cm (H787204001090); NanoKnife Single Electrode Activation Probe, 25 cm (H787204001100); NanoKnife Single Electrode Probe Spacer (H787204003010)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
AngioDynamics, Inc. · OAB Low Energy Direct Current Thermal Ablation System
Cleared on Dec 6, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K183385 (Angiodynamics, 2019) after a 91-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1995. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Dec 6, 2024
- Review
- 91 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OAB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K942299 (1995). 50 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK942299 Endocare Cryotherapy SystemCytocare, Inc. · 1995
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK102329 Nanoknife SystemAngioDynamics, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK150089 NanoKnife SystemAngioDynamics, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK183385 NanoKnife SystemAngiodynamics · 2019 · Recalled
- This deviceK242687 NanoKnife Generator (H78720300301US0); NanoKnife Single Electrode…AngioDynamics, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK253198 NanoKnife Generator (H78720300351US0)Angiodynamics · 2026
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- Root · 12 generations backK942299 Endocare Cryotherapy SystemCytocare, Inc. · 1995
- 11 generations backK963826 Endocare Crycare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1996
- 10 generations backK973686 Endocare Cryocare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1997
- 9 generations backK980110 Endocre Cryocare Cryosurgical SystemEndocare, Inc. · 1998
- 8 generations backK011722 Atricure Bipolar Coagulation SystemAtriCure, Inc. · 2001
- 7 generations backK020919 Atricure Bipolar System, Models ASU1, ASU2, ASU3, LHP1, LHP2, RHP1AtriCure, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK031247 Cardioblate Bipolar Radiofrequency Surgical Ablation SystemMedtronic Vascular · 2003
- 5 generations backK060054 Oncobionic SystemOncobionics, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK080376 Oncobionic SystemOncobionic Incorporated · 2008 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK102329 Nanoknife SystemAngioDynamics, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK150089 NanoKnife SystemAngioDynamics, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK183385 NanoKnife SystemAngiodynamics · 2019 · Recalled
- This deviceK242687 NanoKnife Generator (H78720300301US0); NanoKnife Single Electrode…AngioDynamics, Inc. · 2024
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K253198NanoKnife Generator (H78720300351US0)Angiodynamics · 2026 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K942299 | Endocare Cryotherapy System | Cytocare, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −11 | K963826 | Endocare Crycare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K973686 | Endocare Cryocare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −9 | K980110 | Endocre Cryocare Cryosurgical System | Endocare, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K011722 | Atricure Bipolar Coagulation System | AtriCure, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −7 | K020919 | Atricure Bipolar System, Models ASU1, ASU2, ASU3, LHP1, LHP2, RHP1 | AtriCure, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K031247 | Cardioblate Bipolar Radiofrequency Surgical Ablation System | Medtronic Vascular | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K060054 | Oncobionic System | Oncobionics, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K080376 | Oncobionic System | Oncobionic Incorporated | 2008 | 1 |
| −3 | K102329 | Nanoknife System | AngioDynamics, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −2 | K150089 | NanoKnife System | AngioDynamics, Inc. | 2015 | 1 |
| −1 | K183385 | NanoKnife System | Angiodynamics | 2019 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K242687 | NanoKnife Generator (H78720300301US0); NanoKnife Single Electrode Activation… | AngioDynamics, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K253198 | NanoKnife Generator (H78720300351US0) | Angiodynamics | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 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 OAB? 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 OAB device
- #1 K253826 Aliya® EX System; Aliya® EX Generator; Aliya®…score 15.2 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K253198 | NanoKnife Generator (H78720300351US0) | 2026 | 0 |
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 29 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.3 years on median.
- 9 of the 50 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K253198 (Angiodynamics, 2026) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K183385.
How does its category compare?
All OAB devicesOAB Low Energy Direct Current Thermal Ablation System: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OAB
4in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OAB
129in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OAB
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OAB
10in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OAB, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 1 | 82 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 17 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 1 | 16 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 | 4 | 129 | 0 | 14 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 3 | 179 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The NanoKnife System with six outputs is indicated for surgical ablation of soft tissue, including
prostate tissue.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K242687 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K242687: NanoKnife Generator (H78720300301US0); NanoKnife Single Electrode Activation Probe, 15 cm (H787204001090); NanoKnife Single Electrode Activation Probe, 25 cm (H787204001100); NanoKnife Single Electrode Probe Spacer (H787204003010).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K242687
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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