# K033324: Compression Anastomosis Clip (Cac)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Niti Medical Technologies, Ltd.
- Decided: May 10, 2004 after 208 days
- Product code: FZP (Clip, Implantable)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 8 generations back to K933887 (1993). 32 ancestors in all.
7 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 40 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K931056: Davis+Geck Valtrac Biofrag Anastomosis Ring, American Cyanamid Co. (1993) Summary page 2.
- K020779: Proximate and Endopath Linear Cutters and Staplers, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (2002) Summary page 2.
- K024366: Coalescent Surgical U-Clip and Accessories, Coalescent Surgical (2003) Summary page 2.
- (no number) Murphy's Button: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K041751: Compression Anastomosis Clip (Cac) (2004), 6 descendants of its own
- K043115: Laparoscopic Compression Anastomosis Clip (Lapcac) (2004), 5 descendants of its own
- K050356: Compression Anastomosis Ring (Car) (2005), 2 descendants of its own
- K250541: Self-Forming Magnet (Flexagon Plus OTOLoc) (2025), 1 descendant of its own
- K062008: Endo Car Compression Anastomosis Ring (Car) (2006), 1 descendant of its own

## Indications for use
The NiTi CAC (Compression Anastomosis Clip) is intended to be used to facilitate colonic side-to-side anastomosis yielding an inverted serosa-to-serosa anastomosis. Once wound strength is sufficient to maintain the anastomosis, the NiTI CAC is passed from the body. The NiTI CAC is not applicable through trocars in laparoscopic procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K033324
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology