510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2009Intelligent Straight and Articular Endoscopic Linear Cutters, Vascular with Reloads, Models I30V, I45V, 160V, IR30V
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Power Medical Interventions, Inc. · GDW Staple, Implantable
Cleared on Jul 25, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K071708 (Power Medical Interventions, Inc., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1997. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jul 25, 2008
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GDW
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K970720 (1997). 29 ancestors in all, the oldest K821994 (1982). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK970720 Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter and the Endopath EZ45 NO…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1997
- 6 generations backK980815 Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear CutterEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1998
- 5 generations backK020719 Surgassist System Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit, 55MM…Power Medical Interventions, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK030653 Surgassist Straight Linear Stapler and Straight Linear 4 Row NO…Power Medical Interventions, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK040398 Surgassist Straight Linear 4 Row NO Knife Dlus with ReloadsPower Medical Interventions, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK040720 Surgassist Computer Mediated Linear Cutter Digital Loading Units, 30…Power Medical Interventions, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK071708 I45, I45S, I60, and I60SPower Medical Interventions, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK081826 Intelligent Straight and Articular Endoscopic Linear Cutters…Power Medical Interventions, Inc. · 2008
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K970720 | Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter and the Endopath EZ45 NO Knife… | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K980815 | Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −5 | K020719 | Surgassist System Straight Linear Cutter Digital Loading Unit, 55MM, 30MM with… | Power Medical Interventions, Inc. | 2002 | 1 |
| −4 | K030653 | Surgassist Straight Linear Stapler and Straight Linear 4 Row NO Knife Digital… | Power Medical Interventions, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K040398 | Surgassist Straight Linear 4 Row NO Knife Dlus with Reloads | Power Medical Interventions, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K040720 | Surgassist Computer Mediated Linear Cutter Digital Loading Units, 30 MM, 55… | Power Medical Interventions, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −1 | K071708 | I45, I45S, I60, and I60S | Power Medical Interventions, Inc. | 2007 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K081826 | Intelligent Straight and Articular Endoscopic Linear Cutters, Vascular with… | Power Medical Interventions, Inc. | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in GDW? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GDW device
- #1 K253657 Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads…score 15.0 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071708 | I45, I45S, I60, and I60SSummary page 1…Staple, Implantable Product Code: GDW 3) Predicate Devices: · i45, i45S, i60, i60S, Power Medical Interventions, Inc., Langhorne, PA. (K071708) * Right Angle Linear Cutter DLUs, 30 mm, 45 mm and 60 mm Vascular with Reloads, Power Medical Interventions, Inc., Langho… | 2007 |
| * | K022313 | Surgassist Right Angle Linear Cutter Dlu 30MM, 45MM & 60MM - Vascular with Reloads…Summary page 1…Inc., Langhorne, PA. (K071708) * Right Angle Linear Cutter DLUs, 30 mm, 45 mm and 60 mm Vascular with Reloads, Power Medical Interventions, Inc., Langhorne, PA. (K022313) 4) Device Description: The Intelligent Articulating and Straight Endoscopic Linear Cutters - Vascular with Reloads are… | 2002 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2009 | Not classified | Z-0408-2010 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Lack of assurance that products were manufactured under GMPs. This action is being undertaken due to certain products potentially exhibiting compromised staple formation or cutting which in some instances may result in extended surgical… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 8 of the 29 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K071708.
How does its category compare?
All GDW devicesGDW Staple, Implantable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GDW
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GDW
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GDW
3in 2025
Class I (5 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GDW
11,905in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GDW, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8 | 56 | 9 | 2,401 |
| 2008 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 2,380 |
| 2009 | 13 | 27 | 22 | 4,014 |
| 2010 | 10 | 39 | 2 | 3,768 |
| 2011 | 11 | 49 | 9 | 3,826 |
| 2012 | 9 | 45 | 11 (1) | 3,717 |
| 2013 | 13 | 49 | 1 | 3,777 |
| 2014 | 15 | 63 | 0 | 4,784 |
| 2015 | 8 | 111 | 6 | 4,899 |
| 2016 | 11 | 96 | 2 | 5,106 |
| 2017 | 13 | 103 | 3 | 11,643 |
| 2018 | 7 | 90 | 3 | 14,914 |
| 2019 | 12 | 205 | 4 (4) | 16,600 |
| 2020 | 10 | 88 | 11 | 12,332 |
| 2021 | 9 | 233 | 0 | 13,015 |
| 2022 | 7 | 89 | 0 | 13,605 |
| 2023 | 4 | 267 | 1 | 14,623 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 13,280 |
| 2025 | 3 | 111 | 3 | 11,905 |
| 2026 | 3 | 141 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Intelligent Articulating and Straight Endoscopic Linear Cutters - Vascular with Reloads have applications for general and endoscopic surgery including multiple open or minimally invasive general, gynecological, urologic (including radical prostatectomy) thoracic, and pediatric surgical procedures for transaction, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses. They can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material such as bovine pericardium.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K081826 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K081826: Intelligent Straight and Articular Endoscopic Linear Cutters, Vascular with Reloads, Models I30V, I45V, 160V, IR30V.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K081826
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026