# K033579: Reprocessed Multiple Clip Appliers

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Clearmedical, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 11, 2005 after 606 days
- Product code: NMJ (Clip, Implantable, Reprocessed)
- 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: 1 generation back to K771412 (1977). 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)
- K771412: Ligaclip Multiple Clip Applier, ETHICON, Inc. (1977) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The Ethicon Ligaclip Multiple Clip Appliers are instruments used for ligation of tubular structures and vessels.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K033579
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology