# K000717: Smith & Nephew Suturelok, Model 7207321

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Decided: Mar 30, 2000 after 27 days
- Product code: OCW (Endoscopic Tissue Approximation Device)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K991500 (1999). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K991500: Smith & Nephew Suture Lok, Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. (1999) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Smith & Nephew SutureLok is indicated for use in open and endoscopic procedures, including thoracoscopic surgery, laparoscopic procedures and general surgery. The device is not indicated for use in contraception tubal ligation.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K000717
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology