# K983871: Rita Model 70 Electrosurgical Probe

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Rita Medical Systems
- Decided: Dec 1, 1998 after 29 days
- Product code: GEI (Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4400
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- 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. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Model 30 Electrosurgical Probes: named in the summary without a submission number

## Recalls of this device
- Apr 3, 2007 · Not classified · Z-0753-2007: The product may have a cracked tray which can compromise the sterility of the product.

## Indications for use
The Model 70 Electrosurgical Probe is designed to supply energy (generated by the RITA Medical Systems’ Model 500 electrosurgical generator) for use in electrosurgery and is designed for the following: Incorporation of multiple needles on each probe minimizing the number of invasive accesses necessary to achieve desired lesions. Provide a minimally invasive laparoscopic, percutaneous, or intraoperative access to the targeted tissue. Deliver radiofrequency energy in a controlled fashion to create coagulative necrotic lesions. Incorporate thermocouples for temperature feedback. Provide for local delivery of fluid.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K983871
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology