510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSymbiosis Dispos Gastro Biopsy Forceps W/Reuse Han
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Symbiosis Corp. · KGE Forceps, Biopsy, Electric
Cleared on Mar 15, 1994 after a 329-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 15, 1994
- Review
- 329 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KGE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK932266 Symbiosis Dispos Gastro Biopsy Forceps W/Reuse HanSymbiosis Corp. · 1994
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK033593 Reprocessed Single Use Devices Biopsy ForcepsClearmedical, Inc. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022751 Reprocessed Used Disposable Hot and Cold Biopsy ForcepsMedical Device Services · 2002
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K932266 | Symbiosis Dispos Gastro Biopsy Forceps W/Reuse Han | Symbiosis Corp. | 1994 | — |
| +1 | K033593 | Reprocessed Single Use Devices Biopsy Forceps | Clearmedical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K022751 | Reprocessed Used Disposable Hot and Cold Biopsy Forceps | Medical Device Services | 2002 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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 KGE device
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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
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?
- Of its descendants, K033593 (Clearmedical, Inc., 2003) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KGE devicesKGE Forceps, Biopsy, Electric: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KGE
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KGE
184in 2018
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KGE
No recall names KGE since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · KGE
10in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KGE, 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 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 75 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 29 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 51 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 30 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2016 | 3 | 102 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2018 | 3 | 184 | 0 | 26 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K932266 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K932266: Symbiosis Dispos Gastro Biopsy Forceps W/Reuse Han.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K932266
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026