510(k) · Cleared
ClearedV.a.C. Granufoam Silver Protection Dressing
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. · OMP Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump
Cleared on May 26, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K041642 (Kinetic Concepts, Inc., 2005) and 2 other predicates after a 111-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1991. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 26, 2005
- Review
- 111 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OMP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K914575 (1991). 12 ancestors in all. 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK914575 Sorbsan Topical Wound Dressing (Modified)Dow B. Hickam, Inc. · 1991
- 3 generations backK983210 Algisite MSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 1998
- 2 generations backK002896 Acticoat Foam Dressing, Algisite M Calcium Alginate DressingThe Westaim Corp. · 2001
- 1 generation backK024298 Antimicrobial Alginate DressingAdvanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. · 2003
- This deviceK050261 V.a.C. Granufoam Silver Protection DressingKinetic Concepts, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK053627 Modification to: V.a.C. Granufoam Silver Protection DressingKci USA, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK062227 V.a.C. Therapy SystemKci USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.) · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK083357 Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System, Model 370502…Kci USA, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK141033 Silverlon Antimicrobial Wound Contact Negative Pressure Dressings…Argentum Medical, LLC · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK121817 Vcare aIVT Medical, Ltd. · 2013
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K053627Modification to: V.a.C. Granufoam Silver Protection DressingKci USA, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly5descendants
- K062227V.a.C. Therapy SystemKci USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.) · 2006 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K083357Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System, Model 370502, Canister, Model 370510Kci USA, Inc. · 2009 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K141033Silverlon Antimicrobial Wound Contact Negative Pressure Dressings, Silverlon Easy AG…Argentum Medical, LLC · 2014 · cites it directly0descendants
- K121817Vcare aIVT Medical, Ltd. · 2013 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K914575 | Sorbsan Topical Wound Dressing (Modified) | Dow B. Hickam, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −3 | K983210 | Algisite M | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −2 | K002896 | Acticoat Foam Dressing, Algisite M Calcium Alginate Dressing | The Westaim Corp. | 2001 | — |
| −1 | K024298 | Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing | Advanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K050261 | V.a.C. Granufoam Silver Protection Dressing | Kinetic Concepts, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K053627 | Modification to: V.a.C. Granufoam Silver Protection Dressing | Kci USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K062227 | V.a.C. Therapy System | Kci USA, Inc. (Kinetic Concepts, Inc.) | 2006 | 2 |
| +3 | K083357 | Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy System, Model 370502, Canister, Model… | Kci USA, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K141033 | Silverlon Antimicrobial Wound Contact Negative Pressure Dressings, Silverlon… | Argentum Medical, LLC | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K121817 | Vcare a | IVT Medical, Ltd. | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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.
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What was it cleared against? (3)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K041642 | V.a.C. Granufoam Silver DressingSummary page 1…ion Pump 21 CFR 878.4780 Class II 6. Predicate Devices: V.A.C.® GranuFoam® Silver Dressing (K041642) V.A.C.® GranuFoam® Dressing (K032310) Johnson & Johnson Silv… | 2005 |
| * | K032310 | Mini V.a.C., V.a.C. Freedom, V.a.C. AtsSummary page 1…Class II 6. Predicate Devices: V.A.C.® GranuFoam® Silver Dressing (K041642) V.A.C.® GranuFoam® Dressing (K032310) Johnson & Johnson SilvercelPM Wound Dressing (K024298) 7. De… | 2003 |
| * | K024298 | Antimicrobial Alginate DressingSummary page 1…V.A.C.® GranuFoam® Dressing (K032310) Johnson & Johnson SilvercelPM Wound Dressing (K024298) 7. Description of Device The V.A.C.® GranuFoarn Silver Protection dressing is an addition to the V.A.C.® product line of… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (7)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.4 years on median.
- 2 of the 12 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K053627 (Kci USA, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K041642.
How does its category compare?
All OMP devicesOMP Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · OMP
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OMP
127in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OMP
2in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OMP
140in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OMP, 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 | 6 | 113 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 8 | 98 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 87 | 7 | 79 |
| 2010 | 6 | 97 | 3 | 80 |
| 2011 | 6 | 123 | 0 | 130 |
| 2012 | 11 | 292 | 1 | 97 |
| 2013 | 11 | 84 | 2 | 169 |
| 2014 | 10 | 179 | 4 | 229 |
| 2015 | 20 | 189 | 1 | 378 |
| 2016 | 19 | 146 | 2 | 398 |
| 2017 | 11 | 137 | 0 | 368 |
| 2018 | 13 | 214 | 0 | 422 |
| 2019 | 15 | 249 | 1 | 994 |
| 2020 | 6 | 179 | 0 | 3,664 |
| 2021 | 9 | 238 | 0 | 1,422 |
| 2022 | 10 | 229 | 0 | 258 |
| 2023 | 8 | 291 | 0 | 143 |
| 2024 | 9 | 181 | 2 | 135 |
| 2025 | 5 | 127 | 0 | 140 |
| 2026 | 9 | 141 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The V.A.C.® GranuFoam® Silver Protection dressing is intended for use with the V.A.C.® family of negative pressure wound therapy systems to help promote wound healing. The dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection in chronic, acute, traumatic, subacute, and dehisced wounds, diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, flaps, grafts and partial thickness burns.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K050261 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050261: V.a.C. Granufoam Silver Protection Dressing.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050261
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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