Model E2517 and Model E2503 Power Control Pencils
by Valleylab, Inc. 510(k)
Active
510(k) K861112
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK861112 | Date20 May 1986 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- GEI
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 878.4400
- Advisory Committee
- General, Plastic Surgery
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 21 Sep 2026
The Model E2517 and Model E2503 Power Control Pencils are electrosurgical cutting and coagulation devices intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by delivering high‑frequency electrical current. They function as accessories that provide precise power control for electrosurgical instruments during surgical procedures.
These power control pencils are cleared under FDA 510(k) traditional clearance (K861112) with product code GEI and were reviewed by the General, Plastic Surgery advisory committee. They are supplied as individual units for use in general and plastic surgery settings, and are classified as electrosurgical cutting & coagulation accessories.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 21 Sep 2026
What clinical purpose do the Model E2517 and E2503 Power Control Pencils serve?
They are electrosurgical cutting and coagulation accessories that deliver high‑frequency electrical current to remove tissue and control bleeding, enabling precise power modulation during surgical procedures.
How are the power control pencils supplied to the user?
Each pencil is supplied as an individual unit, ready for use in the operating room, which simplifies inventory management and ensures that a single, sterile device is available for each case.
Are the Model E2517 and E2503 pencils intended for single‑use or reuse?
They are provided as individual units for use in a procedure and are not designed for repeated sterilization, so they are effectively single‑use accessories.
What models are available and how do they differ?
Two models are listed: E2517 and E2503. Both function as power control pencils for electrosurgical instruments, but they are distinguished by their model numbers, allowing clinicians to select the specific version referenced in their surgical protocols.
What regulatory clearance applies to these devices?
The pencils received traditional FDA 510(k) clearance (K861112) with product code GEI, indicating they were found substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device.