# K970872: Pan (Chiba Aspirating Needle)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Gallini Intl., Inc.
- Decided: May 21, 1997 after 72 days
- Product code: KNW (Instrument, Biopsy)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1075
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
4 later devices descend from it; 4 cite it directly.
0 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Most influential descendants
- K213683: Promisemed Fine Biopsy Needle (2022), 1 descendant of its own
- K244018: Disposable Biopsy Needle (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K150625: Morrison Steerable Needle (2015), 0 descendants of its own
- K110112: Cell-Tissue Converter (CTC) Syringe with Needle (2011), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
This device is to be used for taking cyto-histological biopsies of soft tissue,

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K970872
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology