# K072690: Hemaway Seat

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Hemaway, LLC
- Decided: Dec 7, 2007 after 74 days
- Product code: LRL (Cushion, Hemorrhoid)
- Device class: U
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K821860 (1982). 2 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K864470: Hemorest (TM), Health Aid Products (1987) Summary page 8.
- K821860: BK-6477 the Derby Raised Toilet Seat, Fred Sammons, Inc. (1982) Summary page 8.

## Indications for use
The Hemaway Seat is for the temporary relief from the pain and pressure of hemorrhoids. The device is for external use only. The Hemaway Seat is for the temporary relief from the pain and pressure of hemorrhoids. The device is for external use only.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K072690
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology