# K021831: Opaque Herrick Lacrimal Plug, 0.3MM,0.5MM,0.7MM, Models HLP3-Opb,HLP50OPB,HLP7-Opb

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Lacrimedics, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 1, 2002 after 27 days
- Product code: LZU (Plug, Punctum)
- Device class: U
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- 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.

## Recalls of this device
- Jan 17, 2022 · Class II · Z-0708-2022: The sterile pouch seal may contain channels that could affect the seal integrity and potentially compromise sterility.

## Indications for use
OPAQUE Herrick Lacrimal Plugs may be used in thc heatment of: *Dry Eye symptoms:dryncss, redness, itching, buniiiig, interrnitrcnt tearing or foreign body sensation. 4 For treatment of ocular dryness secoiidary to contact lens USC. To enhance tlic e.flicacy of topical ocular rhedications. -After surgery to prcvent complications due to Dry Eye. - For the Dry Lye component of: conjunctivitis, keratitis, csriical ulcer, ptmygium blepharitis, red lid margins, recurrent chalazioa, cornea1 erosion, filamentary keratitis ‘nd other eye diseases. OPAQUE Wcnick Lacrimal Plugs are indicated by the patient’s positive response to The Lacrimal Efficiency T e s P with dissolvable pIugs (Lacrimedics).

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K021831
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology