Cleared Traditional

K252739 - ETHICON™ 4000 45mm Compact Stapler (EC3DT45C) (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
ETHICON™ 4000 45mm Standard Stapler (EC3DT45S) ETHICON™ 4000 45mm Long Stapler (EC3DT45L) ETHICON™ 3D 45mm White Reload (ER45W) ETHICON™ 3D 45mm Blue Reload (ER45B) ETHICON™ 3D 45mm Green Reload (ER45G) ETHICON™ 3D 45mm Black Reload (ER45T)
Dec 2025
Decision
111d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K252739 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ETHICON™ 4000 45mm Compact Stapler (EC3DT45C). 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 December 17, 2025, 111 days after receiving the submission on August 28, 2025.

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

Submission Details

510(k) Number K252739 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 28, 2025
Decision Date December 17, 2025
Days to Decision 111 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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