510(k) · Cleared
ClearedFloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula and Conical Blunt Obturator, FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula, FloShield 10mm Conical Blunt Obturator
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Apr 13, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K141272 (Minimmally Invasive Devices, 2014) after a 26-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1994. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 13, 2015
- Review
- 26 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K930667 (1994). 82 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 15 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK120215 Single-Site Medium-Large Clip Applier, Single-Site Cadiere Grasper…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK122532 DA Vinci Single-Site Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK141272 Floshield 10MM Endoscopic Cannula and Blunt Obturator, Floshield…Minimmally Invasive Devices · 2014
- This deviceK150705 FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula and Conical Blunt Obturator…Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK241796 TroCare TroKit Laparoscope Lens Wiper (CP000626)TroCare, LLC · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK253994 TroKit Laparoscope Lens WiperTroCare, LLC · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK260089 TL-10 Laparoscopic Scope CleanerScopix, Ltd. · 2026
Show all 15 generations
- Root · 15 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 14 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 13 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 10 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 9 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 7 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 6 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK112208 Intutive Surgical DA Vinci Single Site Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK120215 Single-Site Medium-Large Clip Applier, Single-Site Cadiere Grasper…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK122532 DA Vinci Single-Site Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK141272 Floshield 10MM Endoscopic Cannula and Blunt Obturator, Floshield…Minimmally Invasive Devices · 2014
- This deviceK150705 FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula and Conical Blunt Obturator…Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. · 2015
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −14 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −12 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −11 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −10 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −8 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −7 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −5 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| −4 | K112208 | Intutive Surgical DA Vinci Single Site Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2011 | 12 |
| −3 | K120215 | Single-Site Medium-Large Clip Applier, Single-Site Cadiere Grasper… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | 3 |
| −2 | K122532 | DA Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2013 | 6 |
| −1 | K141272 | Floshield 10MM Endoscopic Cannula and Blunt Obturator, Floshield 10MM… | Minimmally Invasive Devices | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150705 | FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula and Conical Blunt Obturator, FloShield 10mm… | Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K241796 | TroCare TroKit Laparoscope Lens Wiper (CP000626) | TroCare, LLC | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K253994 | TroKit Laparoscope Lens Wiper | TroCare, LLC | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K260089 | TL-10 Laparoscopic Scope Cleaner | Scopix, Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K141272 | Floshield 10MM Endoscopic Cannula and Blunt Obturator, Floshield 10MM Endoscopic…Summary page 4…and Conical Blunt Obturator Cannula and Obturator Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery (21 CFR §876.1500) GCJ FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula and Blunt Obturator (K141272) The FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Conical Blunt Obturator is a re-usable stainless steel endoscopic instrument delivered non-steri… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K241796 | TroCare TroKit Laparoscope Lens Wiper (CP000626) | 2024 | 2 |
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 21 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 16 of the 82 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K241796 (TroCare, LLC, 2024) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, 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 reusable FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula and Conical Blunt Obturator is an access device indicated for use with a disposable 8.5 — 13mm Cannula Seal manufactured by Applied Medical to provide a passageway for the introduction of endoscopic instruments in general laparoscopic procedures. The access device is compatible with the da Vinci Si Surgical System.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150705 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K150705: FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula and Conical Blunt Obturator, FloShield 10mm Endoscopic Cannula, FloShield 10mm Conical Blunt Obturator.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150705
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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