# K970968: Bissinger Detachable Bipolar Coagulation-Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Guenter Bissinger Medizintechnik GmbH
- Decided: May 21, 1998 after 430 days
- Product code: HET (Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 884.1720
- 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. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) WISAP bipolar coagulators: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K033177: Powergrip Bipolar Coagulation Forceps, Model 824XXXXX (2004), 1 descendant of its own
- K082505: KLS Martin Electrosurgical Instruments (2009), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Bipolar tissue coagulation in Gynecology and Laparoscopic surgical procedures

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K970968
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology