510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDisposable End-to-end Anastomosis Circular Stapler; Universal Endoscopic Linear Cutting Stapler and Single Use Loading Unit; Linear Cutting Stapler and Single Use Loading Unit; Disposal Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Chongqing Qmi Surgical Co., Ltd. · GDW Staple, Implantable
Cleared on Mar 3, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K062850 (United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc, 2006) and 3 other predicates after a 133-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1985. 1 of the 47 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Mar 3, 2017
- Review
- 133 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GDW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K842066 (1985). 46 ancestors in all, the oldest K843034 (1984). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 1 of the 47 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- 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 deviceK162947 Disposable End-to-end Anastomosis Circular Stapler; Universal…Chongqing Qmi Surgical 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 deviceK162947 Disposable End-to-end Anastomosis Circular Stapler; Universal…Chongqing Qmi Surgical Co., Ltd. · 2017
Class I recalls in this family
- K051301 Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and…direct predicate · 2005
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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) | K162947 | Disposable End-to-end Anastomosis Circular Stapler; Universal Endoscopic… | Chongqing Qmi Surgical Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062850 | Autosuture Circular Eea Surgical StaplersSummary page 6…in 33mm one specification. The staple size is 4.5mm. It cannot be reloaded. 5. Identification of Predicate Devices Predicate Device 1 510(k) Number: K062850 Product Name: autosutureTM Circular EEATM surgical staplers Predicate Device 2 510(k) Number: K111825 Produ… | 2006 |
| * | K111825 | Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) TA (TM)…Summary page 6…ices Predicate Device 1 510(k) Number: K062850 Product Name: autosutureTM Circular EEATM surgical staplers Predicate Device 2 510(k) Number: K111825 Product Name: Endo GIATM Staplers Predicate Device 3 510(k) Number: K051301 Product Name: PROXIMATE○… | 2011 |
| * | K051301 | Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and AccessoriesSummary page 6…rcular EEATM surgical staplers Predicate Device 2 510(k) Number: K111825 Product Name: Endo GIATM Staplers Predicate Device 3 510(k) Number: K051301 Product Name: PROXIMATE○ R PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories Predicate D… | 2005 |
| * | K061156 | Endopath Endocutter 60 Endoscopic Linear Cutter, Models EC60, SC60 and LONG60 and…Summary page 6…ber: K051301 Product Name: PROXIMATE○ R PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories Predicate Device 4 510(k) Number: K061156 Product Name: ENDOPATH Linear Cutters and Staplers 6. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion… | 2006 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K051301Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and AccessoriesEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 2005 · Direct predicate · ◆ in the 2005 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 32 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 10 of the 46 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K062850.
How does its category compare?
All GDW devicesGDW Staple, Implantable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, 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 End-to-end Anastomosis Circular Stapler has applications throughout the alimentary tract for the creation of end-to end, side-to-side and end-to-side anastomoses in both open and laparoscopic surgeries, including bariatric surgery. The Universal Endoscopic Linear Cutting Stapler and Single Use Loading Unit has applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis. They…
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The Disposable End-to-end Anastomosis Circular Stapler has applications throughout the alimentary tract for the creation of end-to end, side-to-side and end-to-side anastomoses in both open and laparoscopic surgeries, including bariatric surgery.
The Universal Endoscopic Linear Cutting Stapler and Single Use Loading Unit has applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis. They may be used for transection and resection of liver substance, hepatic vasculature and biliary structures and for transection and resection of pancreas.
The Linear Cutting Stapler and Single Use Loading Unit has applications in abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection, transection and creation of anastomosis. The stapler may be used for occlusion of the left atrial appendage in open procedures. They may be used for transection and resection of pancreas.
The Disposable Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler has application throughout the anal canal to perform surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K162947 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K162947: Disposable End-to-end Anastomosis Circular Stapler; Universal Endoscopic Linear Cutting Stapler and Single Use Loading Unit; Linear Cutting Stapler and Single Use Loading Unit; Disposal Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K162947
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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