# K902996: Argon Beam Laparoscopic Electrode

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Beacon Laboratories, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 21, 1990 after 135 days
- Product code: GEI (Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K992769: Erbe Apc Applicators, Models 20132-106, 20132-107, 20132-109, 20132-110, 20132-11, 20132-112,20132-113, 20132-114, 2013- (1999), 0 descendants of its own
- K992764: Erbe Apc Raspatory Handle and Tip, Model 20132-102, 20132-103 (1999), 0 descendants of its own

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K902996
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology