# K971204: LSVP International Hot Biopsy Forceps

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Lsvp Intl., Inc.
- Decided: May 27, 1997 after 56 days
- Product code: KGE (Forceps, Biopsy, Electric)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.4300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
11 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 12 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) Reusable Hot Biopsy Forceps manufactured by Olympus: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Reusable Hot Biopsy Forceps manufactured by Microvasive Corp.: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Reusable Hot Biopsy Forceps manufactured by Fujinon, Inc.: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Reusable Hot Biopsy Forceps manufactured by Mill-Rose Labs.: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K062517: Electrosurgical Hemostatic Forceps Series (2006), 10 descendants of its own
- K151474: Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Diathermic Slitter (ClutchCutter) (2016), 3 descendants of its own
- K161186: Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife), Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (ClutchCutter) (2016), 2 descendants of its own
- K202438: Ensure Single-Use Coagulation Forceps (2021), 1 descendant of its own
- K171096: Fujifilm Diathermic Slitter (FlushKnife) (2017), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
The primary indication for hot biopsy forceps is simultaneous biopsy and coagulation of diminutive polyps. Hot biopsy forceps are intended for use in conjunction with an electrocautery unit.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K971204
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology