Cleared Special

K221013 - GIA Auto Suture Stapler with DST Series Technology (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

May 2022
Decision
30d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K221013 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the GIA Auto Suture Stapler with DST Series Technology. 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 May 5, 2022, 30 days after receiving the submission on April 5, 2022.

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

Submission Details

510(k) Number K221013 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received April 05, 2022
Decision Date May 05, 2022
Days to Decision 30 days
Submission Type Special
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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