# K971342: Disk Whisk Cutting Device (Conical, Elliptical and Ball Head)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Disk Whisk, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 8, 1997 after 89 days
- Product code: HWE (Instrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-Powered Motor And Accessory/Attachment)
- Device class: 1
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4820
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Most influential descendants
- K081240: Tiger Discectomy Device (2009), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The product is indicated for use in endoscopic and non-endoscopic orthopedic procedures, to assist in the removal of fibrous disk material in the spine and for the decortication of bone.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K971342
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology