Fixation System
by General Surgical Innovations
510(k) K983318
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
None foundDocuments
Trust
Unverified
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK983318 | Date1 Mar 1999 | StatusActive |
Recalls
No FDA recalls found in the data synced 22 Oct 2026.
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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, 23 Sep 2026
The Fixation System is an implantable staple device used in general and plastic surgery procedures. It is designed for tissue approximation and wound closure in surgical applications.
This device is supplied non-sterile and is intended for single-use. It is regulated as a Class II medical device under FDA 510(k) clearance K983318, with product code GDW and regulation number 878.4750.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 23 Sep 2026
What is the Fixation System used for?
The Fixation System is an implantable staple device used in general and plastic surgery procedures for tissue approximation and wound closure in surgical applications, as stated in the device description.
How is the Fixation System supplied and is it reusable?
The Fixation System is supplied non-sterile and is intended for single-use only, meaning it should not be reused after a procedure to ensure patient safety and device integrity.
What regulatory pathway was used for the Fixation System?
The Fixation System is regulated as a Class II medical device under FDA 510(k) clearance K983318, with product code GDW and regulation number 878.4750, indicating it received traditional 510(k) clearance as substantially equivalent to a predicate device.