# K253734: Taurus Clip

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Taurus Endoscopy
- Decided: Mar 12, 2026 after 108 days
- Product code: PKL (Hemostatic Metal Clip For The Gi Tract)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.4400
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 10 generations back to K963160 (1997). 10 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 11 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K222503: Resolution Clip, Resolution 360 Clip, Resolution 360 ULTRA Clip, Boston Scientific Corporation (2022) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
The Taurus Clip is indicated for placement within the Gastrointestinal (GI) tract of adult patients for the purpose of: 1. Endoscopic marking 2. Hemostasis for: - Mucosal/sub-mucosal defects <3 cm - Bleeding ulcers - Arteries <2 mm - Polyps < 1.5 cm in diameter - Diverticula in the colon - Prophylactic clipping to reduce the risk of delayed bleeding post lesion resection 3. Anchoring to affix jejunal feeding tubes to the wall of the small bowel and anchoring to affix fully covered esophageal self-expanding metal stents to the wall of the esophagus 4. As a supplemental closure method of luminal perforations < 20 mm that can be treated conservatively.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K253734
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology