# K991928: Modular Laparoscopic Grasping Forceps, Scissors, Needle Holders & Dissectors

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Allegiance Healthcare Corp.
- Decided: Jun 25, 1999 after 17 days
- Product code: GCJ (Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.1500
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K931340 (1993). 1 ancestor in all.
4 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K931340: Grasp Forceps/Scissors/Needle Holder/Dissector, Baxter Healthcare Corp (1993) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K100109: Logiflex Laparoscopic Band Positioning Device (2010), 1 descendant of its own
- K080257: Microfrance Laparoscopic Manual Surgical Instruments (2008), 1 descendant of its own
- K120403: Spider Flexible Blunt Dissector and Band Passer (2012), 0 descendants of its own
- K101193: PMC Laparoscopic Instruments (2010), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Used as accessories in general laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures for manipulating tissue (grasping, cutting, coagulating, dissecting and suturing).

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K991928
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology