510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDisposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear Cutter
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. · GDW Staple, Implantable
Cleared on Jul 16, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K020779 (Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., 2002) and 1 other predicate after a 59-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1985. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jul 16, 2012
- Review
- 59 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GDW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K842066 (1985). 58 ancestors in all, the oldest K821994 (1982). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK842066 Peri-Guard Pericardial PatchGenetic Laboratories, Inc. · 1985
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK080898 Auto Suture Endo Gia Staplers with Endo Gia Single Use Loading Units…Tyco Healthcare Group LP · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK103263 Endo Gia Singleuse Duet TRS Reload with TRI0STAPLE TechnologyCovidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2010
- 1 generation backK111825 Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST…Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2011 · Recalled
- This deviceK121474 Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear CutterChangzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK172538 Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear CutterChangzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. · 2017
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- Root · 11 generations backK842066 Peri-Guard Pericardial PatchGenetic Laboratories, Inc. · 1985
- 10 generations backK961811 Peri-Guard PericardiumBio-Vascular, Inc. · 1996
- 9 generations backK983162 Peri-Guard, CV Peri-Guard, Ocu-Guard, Supple Peri-Guard, Peri-Strips…Bio-Vascular, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK992537 Peri-Strips-Sleeve, Peri-Strips-Strip and Peri-Strips Dry…Bio-Vascular, Inc. · 2000
- 7 generations backK014183 Afb (Absorbable Foam Buttress)J&J Corporate Biomaterials Center · 2002
- 6 generations backK030782 Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement MaterialW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK032865 Gore Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement MaterialW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. · 2003
- 4 generations backK040119 Peri-Strips Staple Line Reinforcement-Sleeve Configuration…Synovis Surgical Innovations · 2004
- 3 generations backK080898 Auto Suture Endo Gia Staplers with Endo Gia Single Use Loading Units…Tyco Healthcare Group LP · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK103263 Endo Gia Singleuse Duet TRS Reload with TRI0STAPLE TechnologyCovidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2010
- 1 generation backK111825 Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST…Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2011 · Recalled
- This deviceK121474 Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear CutterChangzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K172538Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear CutterChangzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K842066 | Peri-Guard Pericardial Patch | Genetic Laboratories, Inc. | 1985 | — |
| −10 | K961811 | Peri-Guard Pericardium | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K983162 | Peri-Guard, CV Peri-Guard, Ocu-Guard, Supple Peri-Guard, Peri-Strips - Sleeve… | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 1998 | 2 |
| −8 | K992537 | Peri-Strips-Sleeve, Peri-Strips-Strip and Peri-Strips Dry (Non-Naoh-Treated… | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K014183 | Afb (Absorbable Foam Buttress) | J&J Corporate Biomaterials Center | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K030782 | Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K032865 | Gore Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K040119 | Peri-Strips Staple Line Reinforcement-Sleeve Configuration, Peri-Strips Staple… | Synovis Surgical Innovations | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K080898 | Auto Suture Endo Gia Staplers with Endo Gia Single Use Loading Units with… | Tyco Healthcare Group LP | 2008 | 24 |
| −2 | K103263 | Endo Gia Singleuse Duet TRS Reload with TRI0STAPLE Technology | Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K111825 | Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) TA… | Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H | 2011 | 73 |
| 0 (this device) | K121474 | Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear Cutter | Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K172538 | Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear Cutter | Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K020779 | Proximate and Endopath Linear Cutters and StaplersSummary page 1…inear Cutter, Model KYQII Common Name: Implantable Staple Classification Name: Staple, implantable Predicate Devices: Linear Stapler: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. K020779 The PROXIMATE Reloadable Linear Stapler, Model TL30, TL6O, TL9O, TLH3O, TLH6O, TLH9O Linear Cutter: Surgical Devices, a glob… | 2002 |
| * | K111825 | Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) TA (TM)…Summary page 1…e Linear Stapler, Model TL30, TL6O, TL9O, TLH3O, TLH6O, TLH9O Linear Cutter: Surgical Devices, a global business unit of Tyco Healthcare Group LP (d/b/a Covidien) K111825 DST Seriesm GIAm: Auto Suture TmGIA TmReloadlable Stapler, GIA6O, GIA8O, GIA100 Classifications Names & Citations: 21CFR… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K172538 | Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear Cutter | 2017 | 0 |
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 27 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 11 of the 58 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K172538 (Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd., 2017) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 19 other devices also cite its predicate K020779.
How does its category compare?
All GDW devicesGDW Staple, Implantable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, 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 Disposable Linear Stapler has application throughout the alimentary tract and in thoracic surgery for transaction and resection of internal tissues.
The Disposable Linear Cutter has applications in abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121474 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K121474: Disposable Linear Stapler, Disposable Linear Cutter.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121474
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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