# K061268: G-Lix Tissue Grasper

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Usgi Medical
- Decided: Jul 31, 2006 after 87 days
- Product code: HET (Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 884.1720
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K955051 (1996). 3 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K930933: Endopath Endoscopic Surgical Instruments, ETHICON, Inc. (1993) Summary page 1.
- K962474: Olympus FG Series of Rat Tooth Grasping Forceps (Urology), Olympus America, Inc. (1996) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K080051: Virtual Ports Endoclear System (2008), 1 descendant of its own
- K100346: Endoclear System (2010), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The g-Lix Tissue Grasper is intended for use in minimally invasive procedures to facilitate tissue grasping and mobilization, especially for tissue which will be removed, such as the gall bladder.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K061268
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology