Cleared Traditional

K243276 - ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 30mm Stapler (GTX30) (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 60mm Stapler (GTX60) ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 90mm Stapler (GTX90) ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 30mm Blue Reload (GTXR30B) ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 30mm Green Reload (GTXR30G) ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 60mm Blue Reload (GTXR60B) ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 60mm Green Reload (GTXR60G) ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 90mm Blue Reload (GTXR90B) ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 90mm Green Reload (GTXR90G)
Feb 2025
Decision
132d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K243276 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 30mm Stapler (GTX30). This device is classified as a Staple, Implantable (Class II - Special Controls, product code GDW).

Submitted by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC (Guaynabo, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 25, 2025, 132 days after receiving the submission on October 16, 2024.

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

Submission Details

510(k) Number K243276 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received October 16, 2024
Decision Date February 25, 2025
Days to Decision 132 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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