510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDavol Absorbable Fastener System, Model (S) 0113080,0113081, 0113082, 0113084, 0113086, 0113087
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
C.R. Bard, Inc. · GDW Staple, Implantable
Cleared on Jan 2, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K060494 (Medchannel, LLC, 2006) after a 136-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1991. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 2, 2009
- Review
- 136 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GDW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K913469 (1991). 5 ancestors in all. 13 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK913469 Endopath Disposable Endoscopic Multifeed StaplerETHICON, Inc. · 1991
- 2 generations backK032093 PariefixSofradim Production · 2003
- 1 generation backK060494 Easytac Anchor. Easytac Delivery SystemMedchannel, LLC · 2006
- This deviceK082396 Davol Absorbable Fastener System, Model (S) 0113080,0113081…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK092483 Bard Permafix Fixation System, Model 0113012, 0113014, 0113016…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK132134 Optifix Absorbable Fixation SystemC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK142873 OptiFix Fixation System - Straight 5mm X 39 cm - 30 absorbable…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK132698 Fastouch Fixation SystemVia Surgical, Ltd. · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK162252 FasTouch Fixation SystemVia Surgical, Ltd. · 2016
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K092483Bard Permafix Fixation System, Model 0113012, 0113014, 0113016, 0116018C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly6descendants
- K132134Optifix Absorbable Fixation SystemC.R. Bard, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly4descendants
- K142873OptiFix Fixation System - Straight 5mm X 39 cm - 30 absorbable fasteners, OptiFix…C.R. Bard, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K132698Fastouch Fixation SystemVia Surgical, Ltd. · 2014 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K162252FasTouch Fixation SystemVia Surgical, Ltd. · 2016 · 3 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K913469 | Endopath Disposable Endoscopic Multifeed Stapler | ETHICON, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −2 | K032093 | Pariefix | Sofradim Production | 2003 | — |
| −1 | K060494 | Easytac Anchor. Easytac Delivery System | Medchannel, LLC | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K082396 | Davol Absorbable Fastener System, Model (S) 0113080,0113081, 0113082, 0113084… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K092483 | Bard Permafix Fixation System, Model 0113012, 0113014, 0113016, 0116018 | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K132134 | Optifix Absorbable Fixation System | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K142873 | OptiFix Fixation System - Straight 5mm X 39 cm - 30 absorbable fasteners… | C.R. Bard, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K132698 | Fastouch Fixation System | Via Surgical, Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K162252 | FasTouch Fixation System | Via Surgical, Ltd. | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new GDW device
- #1 K253657 Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads…score 15.1 · 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060494 | Easytac Anchor. Easytac Delivery SystemSummary page 1…lantable C. Predicate Device Name Trade name: Permasorb Disposable Fixation Device (K060494) D. Device. Des~cription The Davol Absorbable Fastener System is designed to deliver an absorbable fastener into tissue or.… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 134 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K092483 (C.R. Bard, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K060494.
How does its category compare?
All GDW devicesGDW Staple, Implantable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, 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 Davol Absorbable Fastener System is indicated for the approximation of soft tissue and fixation of surgical mesh to tissues during open or laparoscopic surgical procedures, such as hernia repair.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K082396 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K082396: Davol Absorbable Fastener System, Model (S) 0113080,0113081, 0113082, 0113084, 0113086, 0113087.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K082396
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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