# K143598: Lapro-Clip Auto Suture Reusable Long Clip Applier

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Covidien, LLC
- Decided: Mar 12, 2015 after 84 days
- Product code: FZP (Clip, Implantable)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K925602 (1993). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K925602: Davis+Geck Absorbable Ligating Device, Davis & Geck, Inc. (1993) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
Lapro-Clip™ absorbable ligating clip cartridges are intended for use as absorbable ligatures. Lapro-Clip™ absorbable ligating clip cartridges are radio transparent and will not interfere with interpretations of postoperative X-ray, CT, or MRI scans. The Lapro-Clip™ absorbable ligating clip cartridge may be used for ligation of the cystic artery and cystic duct and other general ligation.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K143598
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology