510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018Ezee Retrieval
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Genicon, Inc. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Mar 19, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K162059 (Genicon, Inc., 2016) after a 14-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2006. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Mar 19, 2018
- Review
- 14 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K061555 (2006). 5 ancestors in all, the oldest K922123 (1993). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK061555 Anchor Laparscopic Tissue Retieval SystemAnchor Products Co. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK132375 Genistrong Single-Use Specimen Retrieval BagGenicon · 2014 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK162059 Ezee RetrievalGenicon, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- This deviceK180579 Ezee RetrievalGenicon, Inc. · 2018
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K061555 | Anchor Laparscopic Tissue Retieval System | Anchor Products Co. | 2006 | 2 |
| −2 | K132375 | Genistrong Single-Use Specimen Retrieval Bag | Genicon | 2014 | 1 |
| −1 | K162059 | Ezee Retrieval | Genicon, Inc. | 2016 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K180579 | Ezee Retrieval | Genicon, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K162059 | Ezee RetrievalSummary page 4…-9773 Katlyn Kachman, Regulatory Compliance March 19, 2018 2. Device Name GENICON EZee Retrieval 3. Substantially Equivalent Device GENICON EZEE Retrieval [K162059] 4. Description The GENICON EZee Retrieval is comprised of a flexible plastic bag with a large, easily accessible opening,… | 2016 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2018 | Class II | Z-2005-2020 | Labeling design | Genicon is providing updated IFU labeling to users to provide clarity on how to use the device for multiple specimen retrieval. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 3 of the 5 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, 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 GENICON EZee Retrieval is indicated for use in laparoscopic procedures to capture organs or tissue to be removed from the body cavity.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K180579 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180579: Ezee Retrieval.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180579
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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