# K993527: Loop Electrode, Ball Electrode

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Palm Medical USA, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 6, 2000 after 262 days
- Product code: HGI (Electrocautery, Gynecologic (And Accessories))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 884.4120
- 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
Indication for the LLETZ procedure include: A cytological and coposcopic suspicion of CIN; A transformation zone which is fully visible and fully confined to the cervix; LLETZ in indicated for those patients who have had abnormal pap smear report with cytologic evidence of CIN, colposcopic examination of the cervix unsatisfactory finding and who, in the physician’s opinion are suitable candidates for the procedure.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K993527
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology