# K071023: Reach RCS Circular Stapler, Model RCS21C, RCS25C, RCS28C, RCS31C, RCS34C

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Reach Surgical, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 28, 2008 after 505 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 K024275 (2003). 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)
- K024275: Auto Suture Premium Plus Ceea Disposable Stapler, United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc (2003) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The REACHTM RCS Circular Stapler has applications throughout the alimentary tract for the creation of end-to-end, end-to-side and side-to-side anastomoses in both open and laparoscopic surgeries.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K071023
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology