# K073576: Neurosurgical Sponges and Paddles and Neuro Patties and Neurosponges

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Harod Enterprises, Inc.
- Decided: Feb 22, 2008 after 65 days
- Product code: HBA (Neurosurgical Paddie)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 882.4700
- 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 K935883 (1994). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K935883: Neurological Sponges, Mcneil Healthcare, Inc. (1994) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The neurological sponge is a cotton or rayon pattie used to keep exposed tissue from drying out during surgery. It is used to absorb excess fluids and to protect the tissue from trauma during surgery. It is also used to assist in the gentle suction of fluids.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K073576
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology