High Frequency Electrosurgical Generator/Desiccator


Product Overview

High Frequency Electrosurgical Generator/Desiccator
Argent - 22-A952


Device Description

A dispersive conductor intended to be fastened to a patient and connected to an electrosurgical/radio-frequency ablation system generator, to allow return of electrical current from the patient to the generator during an electrosurgical procedure. It has a large surface area and is fastened to the patient's body typically where the greatest surface area can be covered in closest proximity to the surgical site. It may be designed with permanently attached leads. This is a reusable device.


Environmental Conditions

No Data Available


Device Sizes

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Device Sterilization

Device Sterile: False

Sterilization Prior To Use: False

Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


Product Codes

Code: GEI

Device Name: Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories

Device Class: 2

Physical State: N/A

Definition: Validated reprocessing instructions and reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission if the device is reusable and has specific design features (please refer to Table 2 of 82 FR 26807, available at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-06-09/pdf/2017-12007.pdf).

Submission Type ID: 1

Review Panel: SU

Review Code: N/A

Technical Method: N

Gmp Exempt Flag: N/A

Life Sustain Support Flag: N

Unclassified Reason: N/A

Implant Flag: N

Target Area: N/A

Regulation Number: 878.4400

Third Party Flag: Y

Medical Specialty: SU


Device Identifiers

Device Id: 20612479212927

Device Type: Primary

DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

Contains DI Number: N/A

Package Quantity: N/A

Package Discontinue Date: N/A

Package Status: N/A

Package Type: N/A


Device Id: 10612479212913

Device Type: Direct Marking

DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

Contains DI Number: N/A

Package Quantity: N/A

Package Discontinue Date: N/A

Package Status: N/A

Package Type: N/A


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