Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology; Endo GIA™ Gray Articulating Reloads; Signia™ Small Diameter Reloads

FDA 510(k) K253657 · Covidien (Part of Medtronic)

Substantially Equivalent

510(k) numberK253657

Submission

Device name
Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology; Endo GIA™ Gray Articulating Reloads; Signia™ Small Diameter Reloads
Applicant
Covidien (Part of Medtronic)
North Haven, CT, US
Received
November 20, 2025
Decision date
April 10, 2026
Decision
Substantially Equivalent (SESE)
Type
Traditional 510(k)
Summary
510(k) summary available from FDA

Official FDA 510(k) record

Device classification

Product code
GDW – Staple, Implantable
Device class
Class II (moderate risk)
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4750
Specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Implant
Yes

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Questions and answers

When was Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology; Endo GIA™ Gray Articulating Reloads; Signia™ Small Diameter Reloads cleared by the FDA?

Tri-staple 2.0™ Reloads; Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology; Endo GIA™ Gray Articulating Reloads; Signia™ Small Diameter Reloads (K253657) received a 510(k) decision of Substantially Equivalent on April 10, 2026, 141 days after the submission was received.

What is the product code of K253657?

The FDA product code is GDW – Staple, Implantable, a Class II (moderate risk) device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.