About This 510(k) Submission
K032696 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the AUTO SUTURE ENDOSCOPIC (& OPEN) TA SURGICAL STAPLER, AUTO SUTURE ENDOSCOPIC (& OPEN) GIA SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT, a Staple, Implantable (Class II — Special Controls, product code GDW), submitted by United States Surgical, A Division of Tyco Healthc (Norwalk, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on December 1, 2003, 90 days after receiving the submission on September 2, 2003. This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.