510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHydrofera Bacteriostatic Wound Dressing
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Hydrofera, LLC · FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug
Cleared on Jan 17, 2003 after a 119-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
- Decided
- Jan 17, 2003
- Review
- 119 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- FRO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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.
How does its category compare?
All FRO devicesFRO Dressing, Wound, Drug: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · FRO
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FRO
176in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FRO
2in 2024
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FRO
192in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FRO, 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 | 29 | 187 | 4 | 55 |
| 2008 | 26 | 130 | 1 | 30 |
| 2009 | 31 | 136 | 1 | 45 |
| 2010 | 31 | 146 | 0 | 122 |
| 2011 | 27 | 177 | 4 | 42 |
| 2012 | 24 | 96 | 0 | 65 |
| 2013 | 19 | 194 | 1 | 139 |
| 2014 | 22 | 214 | 1 | 269 |
| 2015 | 28 | 249 | 2 | 297 |
| 2016 | 28 | 222 | 3 | 147 |
| 2017 | 23 | 147 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 20 | 206 | 0 | 128 |
| 2019 | 16 | 270 | 1 | 136 |
| 2020 | 12 | 226 | 0 | 139 |
| 2021 | 8 | 275 | 6 | 183 |
| 2022 | 9 | 332 | 2 | 176 |
| 2023 | 18 | 283 | 2 (2) | 198 |
| 2024 | 24 | 263 | 2 | 232 |
| 2025 | 11 | 176 | 0 | 192 |
| 2026 | 17 | 254 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Wound Dressings are intended to use in the management of wounds such as minor cuts and scalds, abrasions, lacerations, and minor irritations of the skin. Please contact a Healthcare professional before using this product if you are unsure whether you have any of these conditions or if you are unsure what type of wound you have. Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Wound Dressings may also be used under the care of a Healthcare professional…
Read the full statement (110 words)
Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Wound Dressings are intended to use in the management of wounds such as minor cuts and scalds, abrasions, lacerations, and minor irritations of the skin.
Please contact a Healthcare professional before using this product if you are unsure whether you have any of these conditions or if you are unsure what type of wound you have.
Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Wound Dressings may also be used under the care of a Healthcare professional for use as external dressings in local management of wounds such as pressure ulcers, donor sites, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, abrasions, lacerations, superficial bums, post surgical incisions, and other external wounds inflicted by trauma.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K023138 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K023138: Hydrofera Bacteriostatic Wound Dressing.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K023138
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026