Disposable Linear Stapler
by Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. 510(k)
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510(k) K121474
Overview
A disposable linear stapler is a surgical device used to place staples in tissue during general and plastic surgery procedures. It is designed for single-use application in operative settings.
The device is supplied sterile and intended for one-time use only. It has received FDA 510(k) clearance (K121474) as a Class 2 medical device with product code GDW, cleared via the traditional pathway for general and plastic surgery applications.
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK121474 | Date16 Jul 2012 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not known
- Not covered
United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
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
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Questions
What is the disposable linear stapler used for?
The disposable linear stapler is a surgical device used to place staples in tissue during general and plastic surgery procedures. It is designed for single-use application in operative settings to approximate and secure tissue layers.
How is the disposable linear stapler supplied and is it reusable?
The device is supplied sterile and intended for one-time use only. It is designed as a disposable instrument, meaning it should not be reprocessed or reused after a single procedure to ensure patient safety and device integrity.
What regulatory clearance does the disposable linear stapler have?
The disposable linear stapler has received FDA 510(k) clearance under submission K121474 as a Class 2 medical device with product code GDW. It was cleared via the traditional pathway for general and plastic surgery applications.