# K231491: TA™ Stapler and Loading Unit with DST Series™ Technology

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Covidien
- Decided: Aug 16, 2023 after 85 days
- Product code: GAG (Stapler, Surgical)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4740
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 11 generations back to K842066 (1985). 43 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 44 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K111825: Endo Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) Gia (TM) Staplers, DST Series (TM) TA (TM) Staplers, Covidien, Formerly US Surgical A Divison of Tyco H (2011) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The TA™ Stapler with DST Series™ technology is indicated for use in abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures for transection or resection of tissue. The intended purpose of the device is the application of staples for the purpose of tissue approximation and is limited to the aspect of stapling the tissue to prepare for the transection and resection of tissue.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K231491
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology