# K973682: Bipolar Arthroscopic Probe, Straight, Biopolar Arthroscopic Probe, Angled, Bipolar Arthroscopic Probe, Straight,

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Electroscope, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 18, 1997 after 83 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
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device 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.

## Indications for use
The Bipolar Arthroscopic Probe is an electrosurgical device designed to be used in Arthroscopic procedures involving cutting and coagulation of soft body tissue. The Bipolar Arthroscopic Probe is indicated for use in patients requiring Arthroscopic surgery of the joint i.e., wrist, knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K973682
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology