510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModular Forcep and Scissor System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Cleared on Aug 26, 1994 after a 297-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 27 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 26, 1994
- Review
- 297 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GCJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
27 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK935270 Modular Forcep and Scissor SystemRichard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. · 1994
- Descendant · cites it directly · 14 of its ownK033249 Pajunk Modular Handle InstrumentsPajunk GmbH · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK973648 Mini Forceps with HF, 3.5MM; Micro Forceps with HF, 2MMRichard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. · 1997
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK980758 3 MM Selec-Tip Laparoscopic ScissorsMicroline Pentax, Inc. · 1998
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 8 of its ownK014207 Reposable Instrument System, Models MF001-MF083Aesculap, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 7 of its ownK063485 Logic Laparoscopic ScissorsSurgical Innovations Plc · 2006
Showing 5 of 27 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 27 · See all- K033249Pajunk Modular Handle InstrumentsPajunk GmbH · 2004 · cites it directly14descendants
- K973648Mini Forceps with HF, 3.5MM; Micro Forceps with HF, 2MMRichard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. · 1997 · cites it directly11descendants
- K9807583 MM Selec-Tip Laparoscopic ScissorsMicroline Pentax, Inc. · 1998 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K014207Reposable Instrument System, Models MF001-MF083Aesculap, Inc. · 2002 · 3 generations on8descendants
- K063485Logic Laparoscopic ScissorsSurgical Innovations Plc · 2006 · 4 generations on7descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K935270 | Modular Forcep and Scissor System | Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. | 1994 | — |
| +1 | K033249 | Pajunk Modular Handle Instruments | Pajunk GmbH | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K973648 | Mini Forceps with HF, 3.5MM; Micro Forceps with HF, 2MM | Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. | 1997 | — |
| +2 | K980758 | 3 MM Selec-Tip Laparoscopic Scissors | Microline Pentax, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| +3 | K014207 | Reposable Instrument System, Models MF001-MF083 | Aesculap, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +4 | K063485 | Logic Laparoscopic Scissors | Surgical Innovations Plc | 2006 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (27)
See all 272 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K033249 (Pajunk GmbH, 2004) has gone furthest, with 14 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GCJ devicesGCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
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 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K935270 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K935270: Modular Forcep and Scissor System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K935270
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026