# K982365: Atraumatic Vascular Clamps, Model #'S 22-XXXX, 23-XXXX, 03-60XX, 25-XXXX Micro Vascular Clamps Model # 75-0XXX, Atraumat

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Geister Medizin Technik GmbH
- Decided: Apr 8, 1999 after 275 days
- Product code: DXC (Clamp, Vascular)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 870.4450
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device 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.

## Indications for use
To temporarily occlude an artery or vein with correct tension to produce minimal trauma to vessels. The different sizes and models are designed according to the type and size of the blood vessels, anatomical sites, and surgical techniques. Bulldog clamps are self-closing and are used for small vessels. The closing pressure of the GLOVER clamps can be adjusted using a nut and spring. Applying forceps are used to apply bulldog clamps in deep surgical wounds. To secure vascular occlusion of small vessels during surgery and to secure vascular occlusion during pediatric surgery.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K982365
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology