# K993306: Nikopad Electrosurgical Grounding Pad (*or Sold Under Commercial Names), Model 4760 (Typically)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Paladin Medical, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 3, 1999 after 30 days
- Product code: HAM (Apparatus, Electrosurgical)
- 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 K853291 (1985). 1 ancestor in all.
20 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
3 of 22 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K853291: GP-100 Adult Electrosurgical Ground Pad/200 & 300, Bio-Detek, Inc. (1985) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K030362: Skintact Cool Contact Electrosurgical Grounding Plates (2003), 19 descendants of its own
- K063161: Skintact Cool Contact Electrosurgical Grounding Plate with NH 04 Gel (2006), 14 descendants of its own
- K140500: Skintact (2014), 4 descendants of its own
- K080741: Mega Soft Reusable Patient Return Electrode (2008), 4 descendants of its own
- K173877: BOWA Neutral Electrodes (2018), 3 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Nikomed USA electrosurgical grounding pad (sold under various commercial names through repackagers and resellers) is indicated for use with electrosurgical generators for cutting and coagulation.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K993306
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology