FDA Product Code GEI: Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
FDA product code GEI covers electrosurgical cutting and coagulation devices and their accessories.
These systems use high-frequency electrical current to cut tissue and control bleeding simultaneously during surgical procedures. They are among the most widely used tools in operating rooms across all surgical specialties.
GEI devices are Class II medical devices, regulated under 21 CFR 878.4400 and reviewed by the FDA General & Plastic Surgery panel. Reusable devices require validated reprocessing instructions.
Leading manufacturers include Arthrocare Corp., Valleylab, Inc. and Conmedcorp.
FDA 510(k) Cleared Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories Devices (Product Code GEI)
About Product Code GEI - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
2309 total 510(k) submissions under product code GEI since 1976, with 2309 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 111 days).
Submission volume has declined in recent years - 101 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 129 in the prior period.
FDA 510(k) Review Time - GEI Product Code
Recent submissions under GEI have taken an average of 156 days to reach a decision - up from 109 days historically. Manufacturers should account for longer review timelines in current project planning.
GEI devices are reviewed by the General & Plastic Surgery panel. Browse all General & Plastic Surgery devices →