# K252957: Pneumo Dissector Hook

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Ab Medica Sas
- Decided: Jan 23, 2026 after 129 days
- Product code: GCJ (Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K913944 (1992). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K972647: CO2 Pneumo-Dissector, Cook Urological, Inc. (1998) Summary page 5.
- K913944: Nezhat/Dorsey Hydro Dissection Pump & Accessories, American Surgical Instruments Corp. (1992) Summary page 5.
- K961492: Hydro-Surg Laparoscopic Irrigaton Models 0026000. 0026010, Davol Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc. (1996) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
The &2ၷ Pneumo-Dissector is used to dissect planes of soft tissue using pressure regulated trigger-controlled pulses of medical grade &2ၷ gas. The device may be used in endoscopic, laparoscopic and open procedures in which gentle blunt dissection of soft tissue planes is desired. Use the product only in accordance with the instructions provided.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K252957
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology