# K981188: Electrosurgical Cautery Probes

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Microline Pentax, Inc.
- Decided: May 20, 1998 after 48 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 K913108 (1991). 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)
- K913108: Teflon Coated Electrodes/Electrodes Handles, Olsen Electrosurgical, Inc. (1991) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K151480: Epix Electrosurgical Probe with Smoke Evacuation (2016), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Microline reusable 3 mm and 5 mm diameter Electrosurgical Cautery Probes are intended to deliver energy from an independent monopolar electrosurgical generator to cauterize tissues during laparoscopic (inclusive of endoscopic) surgical procedures where instruments are introduced into the body through a cannula.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K981188
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology