510(k) · Cleared
ClearedG-Prox EZ Endoscopic Grasper
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Usgi Medical · OCZ Endoscopic Grasping/Cutting Instrument, Non-Powered
Cleared on Jan 14, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K093018 (Usgi Medical, 2009) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Jan 14, 2011
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OCZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K944415 (1994). 12 ancestors in all, the oldest K913469 (1991). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 6 generations backK944415 Origin Tacker SystemOrigin Medsystems, Inc. · 1994
- 5 generations backK963999 Auto Suture* Modified Endoscopic Fascia Stapler** DeviceUnited States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc · 1996 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK013749 Endoanchor and OpenanchorEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 2002
- 3 generations backK023372 Non-Bioabsorbable StapleOnux Medical, Inc. · 2002
- 2 generations backK061276 G-Prox Endoscopic GrasperUsgi Medical · 2006
- 1 generation backK093018 G-Prox Endoscopic Grasper, Model 205333Usgi Medical · 2009
- This deviceK103688 G-Prox EZ Endoscopic GrasperUsgi Medical · 2011
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K944415 | Origin Tacker System | Origin Medsystems, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −5 | K963999 | Auto Suture* Modified Endoscopic Fascia Stapler** Device | United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc | 1996 | 1 |
| −4 | K013749 | Endoanchor and Openanchor | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K023372 | Non-Bioabsorbable Staple | Onux Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K061276 | G-Prox Endoscopic Grasper | Usgi Medical | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K093018 | G-Prox Endoscopic Grasper, Model 205333 | Usgi Medical | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K103688 | G-Prox EZ Endoscopic Grasper | Usgi Medical | 2011 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 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 OCZ? 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 OCZ device
- #1 K252800 KARL STORZ Endoscopic Accessories for Urologyscore 11.4 · 1 generation · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K093018 | G-Prox Endoscopic Grasper, Model 205333Summary page 1…IDENTIFICATION OF PREDICATE DEVICES g-Prox Endoscopic Grasper USGI Medical (K09301 8) 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE The g-Prox EZ Endoscopic Grasper is a sterile, single patient use device used… | 2009 |
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 17 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.8 years on median.
- 3 of the 12 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All OCZ devicesOCZ Endoscopic Grasping/Cutting Instrument, Non-Powered: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OCZ
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OCZ
Too few OCZ 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · OCZ
17in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OCZ
34in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OCZ, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 242 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 759 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 734 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 252 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 17 | 33 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 37 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 34 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The USGI g-Prox EZ Endoscopic Grasper is intended for use in minimally Invasive procedures to facilitate tissue grasping and manipulation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K103688 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K103688: G-Prox EZ Endoscopic Grasper.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K103688
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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