510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAEON Endoscopic Stapler
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lexington Medical, Inc. · GDW Staple, Implantable
Cleared on Nov 28, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K173443 (Lexington Medical, Inc., 2018) after an 89-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1994. 6 of the 32 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 28, 2018
- Review
- 89 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GDW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K940967 (1994). 27 ancestors in all, the oldest K801590 (1980). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 6 of the 32 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 9 generations backK940967 Modified Endopath IlsEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1994 · Recalled (Class I)
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK131511 Disposable Circular Stapler, Disposable Curved Cutter Stapler…Changzhou Sinolinks Medical Innovation Co., Ltd. · 2013
- 2 generations backK141367 LS Series Linear Stapler and Reloads, CLC Series Curved Linear…Touchstone International Medical Science Co., Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK173443 AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK182380 AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK201882 AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK222210 AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK251482 AEON™ Endoscopic Powered StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK234039 AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler (Short/AEPH060); AEON Endoscopic…Lexington Medical, Inc. · 2024
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- Root · 9 generations backK940967 Modified Endopath IlsEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1994 · Recalled (Class I)
- 8 generations backK983536 Proximate Curved and Straight Intraluminal StaplersEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled (Class I)
- 7 generations backK991030 Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and AccessoriesEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1999 · Recalled (Class I)
- 6 generations backK030925 Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories, Model…Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled (Class I)
- 5 generations backK090821 Chex Single Use Curved Intraluminal Circular Stapler, Model CS 21…Frankenman International Limited · 2009
- 4 generations backK120179 Reach Surgical StaplersReach Surgical, Inc. · 2012
- 3 generations backK131511 Disposable Circular Stapler, Disposable Curved Cutter Stapler…Changzhou Sinolinks Medical Innovation Co., Ltd. · 2013
- 2 generations backK141367 LS Series Linear Stapler and Reloads, CLC Series Curved Linear…Touchstone International Medical Science Co., Ltd. · 2014
- 1 generation backK173443 AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK182380 AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2018
Class I recalls in this family
- K081146 Echelon Endoscopic Linear Cutters (Articulating…4 generations back · 2008
- K051301 Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and…5 generations back · 2005
- K030925 Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and…5 generations back · 2003
- K991030 Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and…5 generations back · 1999
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K201882AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly3descendants
- K222210AEON Endoscopic StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K251482AEON™ Endoscopic Powered StaplerLexington Medical, Inc. · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K234039AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler (Short/AEPH060); AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler…Lexington Medical, Inc. · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K940967 | Modified Endopath Ils | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 1994 | Class I |
| −8 | K983536 | Proximate Curved and Straight Intraluminal Staplers | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 1998 | Class I |
| −7 | K991030 | Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 1999 | Class I |
| −6 | K030925 | Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories, Model PPH01 | Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. | 2003 | Class I |
| −5 | K090821 | Chex Single Use Curved Intraluminal Circular Stapler, Model CS 21, CS 25, CS… | Frankenman International Limited | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K120179 | Reach Surgical Staplers | Reach Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K131511 | Disposable Circular Stapler, Disposable Curved Cutter Stapler, Disposable… | Changzhou Sinolinks Medical Innovation Co., Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K141367 | LS Series Linear Stapler and Reloads, CLC Series Curved Linear Cutter and… | Touchstone International Medical Science Co., Ltd. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K173443 | AEON Endoscopic Stapler | Lexington Medical, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182380 | AEON Endoscopic Stapler | Lexington Medical, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K201882 | AEON Endoscopic Stapler | Lexington Medical, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K222210 | AEON Endoscopic Stapler | Lexington Medical, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K251482 | AEON™ Endoscopic Powered Stapler | Lexington Medical, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +3 | K234039 | AEON Endoscopic Powered Stapler (Short/AEPH060); AEON Endoscopic Powered… | Lexington Medical, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
6 devices in this family have 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173443 | AEON Endoscopic StaplerSummary page 4…21 CFR 878.4750 Device Class: II Classification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: GDW 5. Predicate Device Identification 510(k) Number: K173443 Product Name: AEON™ Endoscopic Stapler Manufacturer: Lexington Medical, Inc. 6. Device Description The AEON™ Endo… | 2018 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K201882 | AEON Endoscopic Stapler | 2020 | 3 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 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.
- K081146Echelon Endoscopic Linear Cutters (Articulating and Straight)Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · 2008 · 4 generations back · ◆ in the 2008 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K051301Proximate PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and AccessoriesEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 2005 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2005 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K030925Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories, Model PPH01Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 2003 · 5 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K991030Proximate HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and AccessoriesEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1999 · 5 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K983536Proximate Curved and Straight Intraluminal StaplersEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1998 · 6 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 112 Class I recalls
- K940967Modified Endopath IlsEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · 1994 · 7 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 14 Class I recalls
Nearest 5 of 6; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 24 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.0 years on median.
- 9 of the 27 ancestors have a recall of any class; 6 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K201882 (Lexington Medical, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GDW devicesGDW Staple, Implantable: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, 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 AEON™ Endoscopic Stapler has applications in general, abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric, and thoracic surgery for resection, transection, and creation of anastomoses.
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/K182380 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182380: AEON Endoscopic Stapler.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182380
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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