FDA Product Code SAH: Magnetic Compression Anastomosis System
A Magnetic Compression Anastomosis System Is A Surgical Device Used For The Creation Of Anastomoses In Minimally Invasive And Laparoscopic Surgery In The Gastrointestinal Tract. The System Is Comprised Of Magnet Devices And May Involve A Delivery System. Compression And Necrosis Of Tissue Between Magnet Devices Is Created By Polar Attraction Of The Magnet Devices With Healing Of Tissue Around The Devices. Once The Anastomosis Is Formed, The Magnet Devices Are Expelled Naturally. This Classification Does Not Include Devices Intended For Weight Loss Or Metabolic Disease Treatment
Leading manufacturers include Gt Metabolic Solutions, Inc. and GI Windows, Inc..
FDA 510(k) Cleared Magnetic Compression Anastomosis System Devices (Product Code SAH)
About Product Code SAH - Regulatory Context
510(k) Submission Activity
8 total 510(k) submissions under product code SAH since 2024, with 7 receiving FDA clearance (average review time: 140 days).
Submission volume has increased in recent years - 7 submissions in the last 24 months compared to 1 in the prior period - suggesting growing market activity in this device classification.
FDA 510(k) Review Time - SAH Product Code
Recent submissions under SAH have taken an average of 146 days to reach a decision - up from 98 days historically. Manufacturers should account for longer review timelines in current project planning.
SAH devices are reviewed by the General & Plastic Surgery panel. Browse all General & Plastic Surgery devices →