510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2017Valleylab E2750 Laparoscopic Handset, Valleylab E2770 Series Electrodes
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Valleylab, Inc. · GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Cleared on Dec 5, 1996 after a 48-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 39 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Dec 5, 1996
- Review
- 48 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GEI
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
39 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- This deviceK964175 Valleylab E2750 Laparoscopic Handset, Valleylab E2770 Series…Valleylab, Inc. · 1996
- Descendant · cites it directly · 31 of its ownK063195 Ligasure Advance Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider with Dissecting…Valleylab · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 24 of its ownK081129 Enseal…Surgrx, Inc. · 2008
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 11 of its ownK111202 Surgical Tissue Management SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 11 of its ownK101990 Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11, Model GEN11Ethicon Endo-Sugery, LLC · 2011
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 9 of its ownK141122 Harmonic Scallop Blade, Generator G11Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2014
Showing 5 of 39 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 39 · See all- K063195Ligasure Advance Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider with Dissecting Electrode, Models LF5034…Valleylab · 2006 · cites it directly31descendants
- K081129Enseal Powertip,Nseal-514D,-525D,-535D,-545D,-514RD,-525RD,-535RD,-545RD…Surgrx, Inc. · 2008 · 2 generations on24descendants
- K111202Surgical Tissue Management SystemOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · 2012 · 3 generations on11descendants
- K101990Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11, Model GEN11Ethicon Endo-Sugery, LLC · 2011 · 3 generations on11descendants
- K141122Harmonic Scallop Blade, Generator G11Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2014 · 4 generations on9descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K964175 | Valleylab E2750 Laparoscopic Handset, Valleylab E2770 Series Electrodes | Valleylab, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| +1 | K063195 | Ligasure Advance Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider with Dissecting Electrode, Models… | Valleylab | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K081129 | Enseal Powertip,Nseal-514D,-525D,-535D,-545D,-514RD,-525RD,-535RD,-545RD… | Surgrx, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| +3 | K111202 | Surgical Tissue Management System | Olympus Medical Systems Corp. | 2012 | 10 |
| +3 | K101990 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery Generator G11, Model GEN11 | Ethicon Endo-Sugery, LLC | 2011 | — |
| +4 | K141122 | Harmonic Scallop Blade, Generator G11 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC | 2014 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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.
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What was it cleared against?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
What descends from it? (39)
See all 394 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K063195 | Ligasure Advance Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider with Dissecting Electrode, Models LF5034… | 2006 | 31 |
| K082955 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery Articulating Hook Knife, Model IN4505 | 2009 | 2 |
| K231298 | Ultravision2™ System Integrated Monopolar L-Hook (H/S)™ | 2023 | 1 |
| K100711 | Suction Irrigation Electrodes and Adapters | 2010 | 1 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2017 | Class II | Z-1836-2017 | Device Design | Customer reports of the device handset continuing to operate after release of the activation button. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K063195 (Valleylab, 2006) has gone furthest, with 31 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GEI devicesGEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · GEI
52in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GEI
113in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GEI
4in 2025
Class I (14 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GEI
7,592in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GEI, 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 | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,795 |
| 2008 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 2,556 |
| 2009 | 42 | 130 | 27 | 3,591 |
| 2010 | 46 | 109 | 51 | 3,377 |
| 2011 | 35 | 135 | 32 | 4,463 |
| 2012 | 39 | 133 | 30 | 5,216 |
| 2013 | 48 | 136 | 13 | 4,897 |
| 2014 | 49 | 103 | 3 | 4,908 |
| 2015 | 47 | 123 | 4 | 4,936 |
| 2016 | 64 | 108 | 3 | 5,616 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 | 2 | 6,073 |
| 2018 | 47 | 93 | 6 | 6,545 |
| 2019 | 48 | 93 | 5 | 7,067 |
| 2020 | 59 | 105 | 1 | 6,490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 146 | 6 | 6,354 |
| 2022 | 55 | 150 | 49 | 6,103 |
| 2023 | 65 | 104 | 27 (4) | 7,176 |
| 2024 | 59 | 125 | 22 (10) | 7,897 |
| 2025 | 52 | 113 | 4 | 7,592 |
| 2026 | 43 | 183 | 8 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handsets (models E2750, E2750T, E2751 and E2751T) and the Electrodes (models E2770 series, E2780 series, E2780R series and E2780R-ASP) are intended for use in those laparoscopic or thoracoscopic surgical procedures where the delivery of electrosurgical current, irrigation and suction via a single handset is desirable.
The device is not intended to be used in endoscopic surgical procedures.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K964175 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K964175: Valleylab E2750 Laparoscopic Handset, Valleylab E2770 Series Electrodes.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K964175
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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