510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2023Signia Stapler
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Covidien · GDW Staple, Implantable
Cleared on Apr 26, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K121510 (Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H, 2012) after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1985. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 14 times.
- Decided
- Apr 26, 2016
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GDW
- Recalls
- 14
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K842066 (1985). 73 ancestors in all, the oldest K801589 (1980). 5 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 12 generations backK842066 Peri-Guard Pericardial PatchGenetic Laboratories, Inc. · 1985
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK103263 Endo Gia Singleuse Duet TRS Reload with TRI0STAPLE TechnologyCovidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2010
- 2 generations backK111825 Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST…Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK121510 Idrive Ultra Powered Handle Endo Gia AdapterCovidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2012
- This deviceK160176 Signia StaplerCovidien · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK202864 Tri-Staple 2.0 ReloadsCovidien · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK253657 Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™…Covidien (Part of Medtronic) · 2026
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK201672 Signia Stapler (with new software)Covidien · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK170348 Signia Four-Bay Smart Charger (to be used with Signia Stapler)Covidien · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK163098 Tri-Staple 2.0 Intelligent CartridgeCovidien, LLC · 2016
Show all 12 generations
- Root · 12 generations backK842066 Peri-Guard Pericardial PatchGenetic Laboratories, Inc. · 1985
- 11 generations backK961811 Peri-Guard PericardiumBio-Vascular, Inc. · 1996
- 10 generations backK983162 Peri-Guard, CV Peri-Guard, Ocu-Guard, Supple Peri-Guard, Peri-Strips…Bio-Vascular, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK992537 Peri-Strips-Sleeve, Peri-Strips-Strip and Peri-Strips Dry…Bio-Vascular, Inc. · 2000
- 8 generations backK014183 Afb (Absorbable Foam Buttress)J&J Corporate Biomaterials Center · 2002
- 7 generations backK030782 Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement MaterialW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. · 2003
- 6 generations backK032865 Gore Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement MaterialW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. · 2003
- 5 generations backK040119 Peri-Strips Staple Line Reinforcement-Sleeve Configuration…Synovis Surgical Innovations · 2004
- 4 generations backK080898 Auto Suture Endo Gia Staplers with Endo Gia Single Use Loading Units…Tyco Healthcare Group LP · 2008 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK103263 Endo Gia Singleuse Duet TRS Reload with TRI0STAPLE TechnologyCovidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2010
- 2 generations backK111825 Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST…Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK121510 Idrive Ultra Powered Handle Endo Gia AdapterCovidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H · 2012
- This deviceK160176 Signia StaplerCovidien · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K202864Tri-Staple 2.0 ReloadsCovidien · 2020 · cites it directly1descendant
- K253657Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology; Endo GIA™ Gray…Covidien (Part of Medtronic) · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K201672Signia Stapler (with new software)Covidien · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
- K170348Signia Four-Bay Smart Charger (to be used with Signia Stapler)Covidien · 2017 · cites it directly0descendants
- K163098Tri-Staple 2.0 Intelligent CartridgeCovidien, LLC · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K842066 | Peri-Guard Pericardial Patch | Genetic Laboratories, Inc. | 1985 | — |
| −11 | K961811 | Peri-Guard Pericardium | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K983162 | Peri-Guard, CV Peri-Guard, Ocu-Guard, Supple Peri-Guard, Peri-Strips - Sleeve… | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 1998 | 2 |
| −9 | K992537 | Peri-Strips-Sleeve, Peri-Strips-Strip and Peri-Strips Dry (Non-Naoh-Treated… | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −8 | K014183 | Afb (Absorbable Foam Buttress) | J&J Corporate Biomaterials Center | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K030782 | Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K032865 | Gore Seamguard Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement Material | W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K040119 | Peri-Strips Staple Line Reinforcement-Sleeve Configuration, Peri-Strips Staple… | Synovis Surgical Innovations | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K080898 | Auto Suture Endo Gia Staplers with Endo Gia Single Use Loading Units with… | Tyco Healthcare Group LP | 2008 | 24 |
| −3 | K103263 | Endo Gia Singleuse Duet TRS Reload with TRI0STAPLE Technology | Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H | 2010 | — |
| −2 | 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 |
| −1 | K121510 | Idrive Ultra Powered Handle Endo Gia Adapter | Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160176 | Signia Stapler | Covidien | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K202864 | Tri-Staple 2.0 Reloads | Covidien | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K253657 | Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology; Endo… | Covidien (Part of Medtronic) | 2026 | — |
| +1 | K201672 | Signia Stapler (with new software) | Covidien | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K170348 | Signia Four-Bay Smart Charger (to be used with Signia Stapler) | Covidien | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K163098 | Tri-Staple 2.0 Intelligent Cartridge | Covidien, LLC | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 15.1 · 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121510 | Idrive Ultra Powered Handle Endo Gia AdapterSummary page 4…ndle with Endo GIA™ Adapter Common Name: Surgical Stapler with Implantable Staples Classification Name: Staples, Implantable, (79 GDW, 21 CFR 878.4750) 510(k) Number: - K121510 Manufacturer: Covidien Device Description: The Signia™ Stapler is a battery powered microprocessor controlled surgical stapler… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (5)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | Class II | Z-1228-2023 | Process change control | Affected lots have the potential for a broken sled vane, which may cause the reload to misfire leading to non-functional staple line closure, transecting tissue without forming staples, and tissue hang-up. These conditions may be… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1828-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1832-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1835-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1825-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1836-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1833-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1830-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1831-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1834-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1827-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1829-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| May 17, 2019 | Class II | Z-1826-2019 | Process control | The device may be missing one of two pin components that maintain alignment of the device jaws, resulting in incomplete staple formation which may lead to bleeding, anastomotic leak, peritonitis, or pneumothorax which can result in the… |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Class II | Z-1237-2018 | Component design/selection | Product reportedly shutting down during use. |
The 5 latest of 14 recalls; the web page lists all.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 31 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 18 of the 73 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K202864 (Covidien, 2020) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K121510.
How does its category compare?
All GDW devicesGDW Staple, Implantable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, 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 Signia™ Stapler, when used with Endo GIA™ single-use reloads, Endo GIA™ single-use reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology, Tri-Staple™ 2.0 single-use reloads and Signia™ loading units with Tri-Staple™ 2.0 single-use cartridges, has applications in abdominal, gynecological, pediatric, and thoracic surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis. it may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature, and…
Read the full statement (257 words)
The Signia™ Stapler, when used with Endo GIA™ single-use reloads, Endo GIA™ single-use reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology, Tri-Staple™ 2.0 single-use reloads and Signia™ loading units with Tri-Staple™ 2.0 single-use cartridges, has applications in abdominal, gynecological, pediatric, and thoracic surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomosis. it may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature, and biliary structures and for transection and resection of the pancreas.
The Signia™ Stapler, when used with Endo GIA™ curved tip single use reloads or Tri-Staple™ 2.0 curved tip single-use reloads, can be used to blunt dissect or separate target tissue from other certain tissue.
The Signia™ Stapler, when used with Endo GIA™ singie use Radial Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology, has applications in open or minimally invasive general abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection and transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis, as well as application deep in the pelvis, i.e., low anterior resection. It may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures and for transection and resection of the pancreas.
The Signia™ Stapler, when used with Endo GIA™ single use reinforced reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology preloaded with polyglycolic acid staple line reinforcement or Tri-Staple™ 2.0 single use reinforced reloads preloaded with polyglycolic acid staple line reinforcement, has applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis. it may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures, and for transection and resection of the pancreas.
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/K160176 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160176: Signia Stapler.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160176
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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