Auto Suture Absorbable Fascia Surgical Stapler
by United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc
510(k) K890270
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No expiry
FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK890270 | Date17 Mar 1989 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- GDW
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 878.4750
- Advisory Committee
- General, Plastic Surgery
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 21 Sep 2026
This device is an absorbable surgical stapler designed for fascia closure. It is classified as a staple, implantable device under product code GDW and is intended for use in general and plastic surgery procedures.
The stapler is supplied as a single-use device and received FDA 510(k) clearance (K890270) on March 17, 1989, based on substantial equivalence. It is manufactured by United States Surgical, a division of Tyco Healthcare, and is regulated as a Class II medical device with special controls.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 21 Sep 2026
What is the Auto Suture Absorbable Fascia Surgical Stapler used for?
This device is designed for fascia closure in general and plastic surgery procedures, functioning as an implantable staple that absorbs over time to support tissue healing.
How is the Auto Suture Absorbable Fascia Surgical Stapler supplied and is it reusable?
The stapler is supplied as a single-use device only, meaning it is intended for one procedure and one patient, then discarded to ensure sterility and prevent cross-contamination.
What regulatory clearance does the Auto Suture Absorbable Fascia Surgical Stapler have?
It received FDA 510(k) clearance under number K890270 on March 17, 1989, based on substantial equivalence to a legally marketed device, and is regulated as a Class II medical device.