# K040038: Curved Cutter Stapler, Models CS40B, CS40G; Reload for Curved Stapler, Models CR40B, CR40G

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
- Decided: Feb 4, 2004 after 27 days
- Product code: GDW (Staple, Implantable)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4750
- 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 K843034 (1984). 2 ancestors in all.
62 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 65 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K932434: Proximate Articulating Linear Stapler, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (1994) Summary page 1.
- K843034: Disposable Linear Cutter, ETHICON, Inc. (1984) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K062869: Contour Curved Cutter Stapler and Reloads, Models CS40B, CS40G, CR40B and CR40G (2007), 61 descendants of its own
- K091322: Contour Curved Cutter Stapler and Reloads, Models: CS40B, CS40G, CR40B, CR40G (2009), 60 descendants of its own
- K102291: Covidien Endo Gia Radial Reload with Tri-Staple Technology (2010), 45 descendants of its own
- K111825: Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) TA (TM) Staplers (2011), 44 descendants of its own
- K131511: Disposable Circular Stapler, Disposable Curved Cutter Stapler, Disposable Linear Staplers and Reloads, Disposable Hemorr (2013), 14 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Curved Cutter Stapler is intended for use in gastrointestinal surgical procedures for transection and resection of tissues.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K040038
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology