GAG — Stapler, Surgical Class II

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code GAG covers "Stapler, Surgical", a Class II medical device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4740. Submissions are reviewed by the General Hospital panel. At least 20 recent 510(k) clearances have been granted under this product code.

Classification Details

Product Code
GAG
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
878.4740
Submission Type
Review Panel
SU
Medical Specialty
General Hospital
Implant
No

Definition

A surgical stapler for internal use is a specialized prescription device used to deliver compatible staples to internal tissues during surgery for resection, transection, and creating anastomoses.

Recent 510(k) Clearances

K-NumberApplicantDevice NameDate
K253527covidienTri-Staple™ 2.0 Black Circular Reload 21mm Extra Thick (SIGCIR21XT); Tri-Staple™July 1, 2026
K251482lexington medicalAEON™ Endoscopic Powered StaplerJuly 11, 2025
K243596intuitive surgicalda Vinci SP SureForm 45 Staplers and Reloads (SP1098)March 10, 2025
K240881covidien (part of medtronic)Signia™ Circular Adapter (Standard Length) (SIGCIRSTND); Signia™ Circular AdapteNovember 1, 2024
K241629ethicon endo-surgeryECHELON 3000 45mm Compact Stapler (ECH45C); Echelon 3000 45mm Standard Stapler July 3, 2024
K234039lexington medicalAEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler (Short/AEPH060); AEON Endoscopic Powered StaplerMay 7, 2024
K231934covidienGIA™ Stapler with Tri-Staple™ TechnologyOctober 27, 2023
K232126covidienEEA™Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple™ Technology and OrVil™ Transoral Circular SAugust 16, 2023
K231491covidienTA™ Stapler and Loading Unit with DST Series™ TechnologyAugust 16, 2023
K221629covidienTri-Staple™ 2.0 Black Circular Reloads (for use with Signia™ Circular Adapters)February 22, 2023
K213633ethicon endo-surgeryECHELON 3000 45mm Stapler, ECHELON 3000 60mm StaplerApril 8, 2022
K970079ethicon endo-surgeryPROXIMATE DISPOSABLE SKIN STAPLERMarch 11, 1997
K962258ethicon endo-surgeryENDOPATH ENDOSCOPIC ARTICULATING STAPLER WITH SWEIVELING CARTRIDGE TIPSeptember 11, 1996
K934105surgical innovationsDISPOS/REUSABLE SURG SKIN/STAINLESS STEEL STAPLESMarch 28, 1994
K934188deroyal industriesDEROYAL SURG DISP/REUSABLE SKIN STAPLER HANDLE/CARTMarch 28, 1994
K932476ethicon endo-surgeryPROXIMATE RELOADABLE ARTICULATING LINEAR STAPLERDecember 1, 1993
K933901richard-allan medicalREFLEX(R) EHS (ENDOSCOPIC HERNIA STAPLER)November 19, 1993
K926127life medical sciencesSURE-CLOSURE 75MM SKIN STRETCHING SYSTEMJune 24, 1993
K892927ethiconPROXIMATE LINEAR CUTTER THICK TISSUE INST.May 26, 1989
K884404innovative surgical devicesHERNIASTATNovember 8, 1988