# K963189: Erbe Apc 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator and Accessories - Argon Plasma Coagulator and Accessories

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Erbe USA, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 26, 1996 after 104 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
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K894762 (1989). 2 ancestors in all.
67 later devices descend from it; 10 cite it directly.
0 of 70 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K903724: Beamer 1,2,4,6, and 8, Beacon Laboratories, Inc. (1990) Summary page 1.
- K894762: B100 Disposable Handpiece, Beacon Laboratories, Inc. (1989) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K013348: Modification to: Erbe Apc Connector Hose and Probes, Models 20132-158, 20132-155, 20132-156, 20132-157, 20132-166 (2001), 30 descendants of its own
- K024047: Erbe Vio Apc with Accessories (2003), 25 descendants of its own
- K030819: Plasmajet System (2004), 17 descendants of its own
- K090586: Bovie Icon GS Electrosurgical Generator (GS100), Handpiece (GS-OP-R), Reusable Handpiece Cable (GS807-RC) (2009), 16 descendants of its own
- K060183: Erbe Apc Integrated Filter Probes; Erbe Apc Integrated Filter Probe Adapter (2006), 16 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The ERBE APC 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator is an argon gas delivery system that is designed for coagulation when used in combination with ERBE ICC Electrosurgery Generators and ERBE APC Probes.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K963189
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology