Cleared Traditional

K173270 - Tri-Staple 2.0 Reinforced Reload (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Feb 2018
Decision
131d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K173270 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Tri-Staple 2.0 Reinforced Reload. This device is classified as a Staple, Implantable (Class II - Special Controls, product code GDW).

Submitted by Covidien (North Haven, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 20, 2018, 131 days after receiving the submission on October 12, 2017.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K173270 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 12, 2017
Decision Date February 20, 2018
Days to Decision 131 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GDW — Staple, Implantable
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4750

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