# K020940: Superstitch Vascular Suturing Device, 6 French, Models 06-15-00X; Mid-Length 06-25-00X

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Sutura, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 17, 2002 after 26 days
- Product code: GAW (Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.5010
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K925149 (1993). 5 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K012865: Superstitch Vascular Suturing Device, Sutura, Inc. (2001) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
SuperStitch® is indicated for use in performing vascular stitching in general surgery, including endoscopic procedures. It is not intended for blind vascular closure.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K020940
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology