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Model 20C W/an Ar-10A/U & Rl-20A/U for Arthroscop.

by Directed Energy, Inc.

510(k) K880216

Active United States

510(k)

Valid until

No expiry

510(k) clearance is not time-limited

FDA recalls

None found

in data synced 22 Oct 2026

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Regulatory status

as of registry sync 22 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK880216 Date4 Mar 1988ClearedStatusActive

Recalls

0 recalls · FDA

No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
GEX
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 878.4810
Advisory Committee
General, Plastic Surgery
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

Overview

AI-generated summary, 23 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

This device is an arthroscopic instrument system comprising Model 20C with AN-10A/U and RL-20A/U components, designed for use in arthroscopic procedures. It is intended for general and plastic surgery applications as indicated by its advisory committee classification.

The device was cleared through the FDA 510(k) process under K880216 with a traditional clearance pathway and was found substantially equivalent. It is manufactured by Directed Energy, Inc. and is supplied as a reusable instrument system for arthroscopic use.

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Questions

AI-generated answers, 23 Sep 2026

Written by a language model from registry data. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer. The registry data above is the record.

  • What is the MODEL 20C W/AN AR-10A/U & RL-20A/U FOR ARTHROSCOP. used for?

    This device is an arthroscopic instrument system designed for use in arthroscopic procedures, with indications for general and plastic surgery applications as determined by its advisory committee classification under product code GEX.

  • How is the MODEL 20C W/AN AR-10A/U & RL-20A/U FOR ARTHROSCOP. supplied and is it reusable?

    The device is supplied as a reusable instrument system for arthroscopic use, meaning it is intended to be cleaned, sterilized, and reused multiple times following appropriate reprocessing protocols.

  • What regulatory pathway was used for the MODEL 20C W/AN AR-10A/U & RL-20A/U FOR ARTHROSCOP.?

    The device was cleared through the FDA 510(k) process under submission K880216 using a traditional clearance pathway and was found substantially equivalent to a predicate device.