510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMoist Punctal Plug System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Moist Medical, Inc. · LZU Plug, Punctum
Cleared on Oct 16, 2002 after a 126-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 16, 2002
- Review
- 126 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- LZU
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK021936 Moist Punctal Plug SystemMoist Medical, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK161673 LacriPro Punctum PlugLacrimedics, Inc. · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K161673LacriPro Punctum PlugLacrimedics, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K021936 | Moist Punctal Plug System | Moist Medical, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K161673 | LacriPro Punctum Plug | Lacrimedics, Inc. | 2016 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in LZU? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LZU device
- #1 K241229 Hello,eyes® BIO Plugscore 8.5 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K161673 | LacriPro Punctum Plug | 2016 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K161673 (Lacrimedics, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LZU devicesLZU Plug, Punctum: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LZU
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LZU
148in 2014
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LZU
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LZU
3in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LZU, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 17 |
| 2014 | 3 | 148 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Punctum plugs are indicated for the treatment of dry eye disorder. A condition caused by insufficient moisture in the eye. As a result, one may experience some irritation and discomfort to the eyes. Patients that may benefit from the use of punctum plugs are: sufferers of allergies, cataracts, dry eye secondary to contact lens use, and others who experience dry eye disorders. Specific treatment to stop the outflow of tears via a punctal opening (upper/lower) in order to increase tear flow on the surface of the eye.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K021936 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K021936: Moist Punctal Plug System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K021936
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026