510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEstech Hawkeye Introducer Systems
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Sep 15, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K062050 (Boston Scientific, 2006) after a 131-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Sep 15, 2009
- Review
- 131 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K945975 (1994). 12 ancestors in all, the oldest K904993 (1991). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 5 generations backK945975 Evershears (R) Scissors, Bilap (R) Probes, Bicoag (R) ForcepsEverest Medical Corp. · 1994
- 4 generations backK020143 Vasoview 5 Harvesting CannulaGuidant Corporation, Cardiac Surgery · 2002 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK022718 Vasoview 6 Harvesting Cannula, Models VH-2000, VH-2001 & VH-2002Guidant Corporation, Cardiac Surgery · 2002
- 2 generations backK041981 Guidant Vasoview 6 Harvesting Cannula, Model VH-2000; Guidant…Guidant Corporation · 2004 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK062050 Flexview SystemBoston Scientific · 2006
- This deviceK091350 Estech Hawkeye Introducer SystemsEndoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech · 2009
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K945975 | Evershears (R) Scissors, Bilap (R) Probes, Bicoag (R) Forceps | Everest Medical Corp. | 1994 | — |
| −4 | K020143 | Vasoview 5 Harvesting Cannula | Guidant Corporation, Cardiac Surgery | 2002 | 1 |
| −3 | K022718 | Vasoview 6 Harvesting Cannula, Models VH-2000, VH-2001 & VH-2002 | Guidant Corporation, Cardiac Surgery | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K041981 | Guidant Vasoview 6 Harvesting Cannula, Model VH-2000; Guidant Vasoview 6… | Guidant Corporation | 2004 | 2 |
| −1 | K062050 | Flexview System | Boston Scientific | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K091350 | Estech Hawkeye Introducer Systems | Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. D/B/A Estech | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new GCJ device
- #1 K214046 780 nm 1688 4K Camera System, 780 nm L11 LED…score 21.4 · 21 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062050 | Flexview SystemSummary page 1…Device Classification: Class II, GCJ (21 CFR 876.1500) Predicate Device Information: Predicate Devices: Flexview System (K062050) Predicate Device Manufacturers: Guidant, followed by Boston Scientific, now… | 2006 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 15 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 3 of the 12 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GCJ
21in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GCJ
108in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GCJ
5in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GCJ
5,860in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GCJ, 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 | 18 | 42 | 12 | 1,639 |
| 2008 | 19 | 73 | 16 | 1,319 |
| 2009 | 21 | 85 | 6 | 1,995 |
| 2010 | 24 | 122 | 30 | 2,657 |
| 2011 | 15 | 113 | 9 | 2,133 |
| 2012 | 17 | 88 | 1 | 1,526 |
| 2013 | 15 | 93 | 7 (1) | 1,565 |
| 2014 | 19 | 90 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 1,710 |
| 2016 | 27 | 99 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 2017 | 20 | 77 | 1 | 3,468 |
| 2018 | 21 | 88 | 1 | 2,562 |
| 2019 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 2,578 |
| 2020 | 28 | 61 | 0 | 2,618 |
| 2021 | 18 | 116 | 0 | 3,431 |
| 2022 | 20 | 103 | 1 | 3,945 |
| 2023 | 31 | 109 | 1 | 6,002 |
| 2024 | 29 | 90 | 0 | 6,047 |
| 2025 | 21 | 108 | 5 | 5,860 |
| 2026 | 26 | 122 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The HawkeyeTM Introducer Systems, and accessories, are intended for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for delivery and placement of surgical instruments (e.g., ESTECH COBRA Adhere XL, AFfirm Pacing Probe). They are indicated for patients requiring blunt dissection of tissue including structures in the thoracic space.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K091350 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K091350: Estech Hawkeye Introducer Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K091350
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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