510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGenistrong
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 Apr 18, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K132375 (Genicon, 2014) after a 19-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2006. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 18, 2018
- Review
- 19 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K061555 (2006). 3 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK061555 Anchor Laparscopic Tissue Retieval SystemAnchor Products Co. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK132375 Genistrong Single-Use Specimen Retrieval BagGenicon · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK180836 GenistrongGenicon, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK232519 ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval BagXimedica · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK240635 ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag, 8mm, ENDOCOLLECT Specimen…Ximedica · 2024
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K061555 | Anchor Laparscopic Tissue Retieval System | Anchor Products Co. | 2006 | 2 |
| −1 | K132375 | Genistrong Single-Use Specimen Retrieval Bag | Genicon | 2014 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K180836 | Genistrong | Genicon, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K232519 | ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag | Ximedica | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K240635 | ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag, 8mm, ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag… | Ximedica | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K132375 | Genistrong Single-Use Specimen Retrieval BagSummary page 4…latory Compliance April 11, 2018 2. Device Name GENICON Specimen Retrieval Bag (GeniStrong) 3. Substantially Equivalent Device GENICON Specimen Retrieval Bag [K132375] 4. Description The Genicon Specimen Retrieval Bag System is comprised of a flexible plastic bag and deployment mechanism.… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K232519 | ENDOCOLLECT Specimen Retrieval Bag | 2024 | 1 |
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 12 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.8 years on median.
- 2 of the 3 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K232519 (Ximedica, 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K132375.
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 Specimen 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/K180836 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180836: Genistrong.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180836
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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