# K991140: Oratec Interventions Vulcan Eas Electrothermal Arthroscopy System and Accessories

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Oratec Interventions, Inc.
- Decided: Oct 25, 1999 after 203 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 K944602 (1995). 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)
- K944602: Valleylab Force FX, Valleylab, Inc. (1995) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K012679: Reprocessed RF Arthroscopy Probes (2001), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Vulcan EAS ElectroThermal Arthroscopy System and Accessories are intended to be used for general surgical purposes, including orthopedic and arthroscopic applications, in coagulation, ablation, and hemostasis of soft tissues in combination with ORATEC temperature controlled, cutting, and ablation probes. The VULCAN EAS ElectroThermal Arthroscopy System and Accessories are intended for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the use of electrosurgical equipment. The use of the VULCAN EAS ElectroThermal Arthroscopy System and Accessories are contraindicated, when in the judgment of the physician, an electrosurgical procedure would be contrary to the best interest of the patient.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K991140
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology