R2 Electrosurgical Return Electrode #225ETC
by R2 Corp. 510(k)
Active
510(k) K800933
Overview
This device is an Electrode, Gel, Electrosurgical (per FDA classification JOT, Regulation 878.4400), designed as a return electrode for electrosurgical procedures. It facilitates the completion of electrical circuits in electrosurgery by conducting current away from the surgical site, aiding in tissue cutting and coagulation while minimizing thermal damage.
The R2 Electrosurgical Return Electrode #225ETC is intended for single-use in controlled surgical environments, adhering to FDA’s Substantially Equivalent (SESE) determination under a Traditional 510(k) clearance (K800933). Supplied sterile, it is classified as a Class II device and must be used in accordance with electrosurgical safety protocols. Storage and handling follow standard sterile medical device procedures.
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK800933 | Date20 May 1980 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not known
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Specification
- Full name
- R2 Electrosurg. Return Elect. #225ETC.
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- JOT
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 878.4400
- Advisory Committee
- General, Plastic Surgery
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
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Questions
What is the primary purpose of the R2 Electrosurgical Return Electrode #225ETC. in surgical procedures?
The R2 Electrosurgical Return Electrode #225ETC. is designed as a return electrode to complete the electrical circuit during electrosurgery. It conducts current away from the surgical site, enabling safe tissue cutting and coagulation while helping to reduce thermal damage to surrounding tissues.
Is the R2 Electrosurgical Return Electrode #225ETC. intended for reuse, or is it meant for single-use only?
The device is explicitly intended for single-use only in controlled surgical environments. This aligns with standard sterile medical device practices to ensure patient safety and prevent cross-contamination.
How should the R2 Electrosurgical Return Electrode #225ETC. be stored, and is it supplied sterile?
Yes, the device is supplied sterile and must be stored following standard sterile medical device procedures. Proper storage ensures its integrity and readiness for use in surgical settings.
What regulatory pathway was followed for the FDA clearance of this device, and what classification does it hold?
The R2 Electrosurgical Return Electrode #225ETC. received a Traditional 510(k) clearance (K800933) under the FDA’s Substantially Equivalent (SESE) determination. It is classified as a Class II device and adheres to electrosurgical safety protocols as required by regulation 878.4400.