# K973346: Uncoated Electrosurgical Electrode

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 7, 1997 after 63 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 K861495 (1986). 1 ancestor in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites 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)
- K861495: Electrosurgical Blade Electrode (Solid Type), National Wire & Stamping, Inc. (1986) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K070275: Flexible Loop Electrosurgical Electrode (2007), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The MegaDyne uncoated electrode is indicated for use in any surgical procedure which requires electrosurgical cutting and/or coagulation.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K973346
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology