# K061555: Anchor Laparscopic Tissue Retieval System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Anchor Products Co.
- Decided: Aug 31, 2006 after 87 days
- Product code: GCJ (Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: 2 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
7 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 8 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names no predicate by number.

## Most influential descendants
- K132375: Genistrong Single-Use Specimen Retrieval Bag (2014), 6 descendants of its own
- K180836: Genistrong (2018), 2 descendants of its own
- K232519: ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag (2024), 1 descendant of its own
- K162059: Ezee Retrieval (2016), 1 descendant of its own
- K240635: ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag, 8mm, ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag, 12mm, ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag, 15mm (2024), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Dec 9, 2010 · Not classified · Z-1591-2011: The metal component within the unit can break and cause a malfunction. Use of the device may represent a potential health hazard if the metal component is not removed after breakage.
- Dec 9, 2010 · Not classified · Z-1590-2011: The metal component within the unit can break and cause a malfunction. Use of the device may represent a potential health hazard if the metal component is not removed after breakage.

## Indications for use
The Anchor Tissue retrieval system is a sterile disposable pouch used with a dedicated introducer for the encapture and removal of an organ or tissue from the body cavity during laparoscopic surgery.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K061555
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology