510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLTM Wound Dressing
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lifecell Corp. · KGN Wound Dressing With Animal-Derived Material (S)
Cleared on Oct 8, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K071425 (Pegasus Biologics, Inc., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 75-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1992. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 8, 2008
- Review
- 75 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- KGN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K921895 (1992). 35 ancestors in all, the oldest K830889 (1983). 7 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK921895 Tissue Patch, Tissue GraftBio-Vascular, Inc. · 1992
- 5 generations backK961810 Supple Peri-Guard PericardiumBio-Vascular, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK980431 SurgisisCook Biotech, Inc. · 1998
- 3 generations backK043366 Permacol Surgical ImplantTissue Science Laboratories, Plc · 2004
- 2 generations backK050355 Permacol Surgical Implant T-Piece, Permacol Surgical Implant…Tissue Science Laboratories, Plc · 2005
- 1 generation backK070560 LRTM Surgical MeshLifecell Corp. · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK082103 LTM Wound DressingLifecell Corp. · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK132343 Marigen Wound DressingKerecis Limited · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK190528 MariGen Wound ExtraKerecis Limited · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK241080 Kerecis Parvus (50207)Kerecis Limited · 2024
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 1 of its ownK213231 Kerecis SiliconeKerecis Limited · 2022
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK251845 Marigen Wound Extra; Kerecis Silicone; Kerecis ParvusKerecis Limited · 2025
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K132343Marigen Wound DressingKerecis Limited · 2013 · cites it directly5descendants
- K190528MariGen Wound ExtraKerecis Limited · 2019 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K241080Kerecis Parvus (50207)Kerecis Limited · 2024 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K213231Kerecis SiliconeKerecis Limited · 2022 · 3 generations on1descendant
- K251845Marigen Wound Extra; Kerecis Silicone; Kerecis ParvusKerecis Limited · 2025 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K921895 | Tissue Patch, Tissue Graft | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −5 | K961810 | Supple Peri-Guard Pericardium | Bio-Vascular, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K980431 | Surgisis | Cook Biotech, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −3 | K043366 | Permacol Surgical Implant | Tissue Science Laboratories, Plc | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K050355 | Permacol Surgical Implant T-Piece, Permacol Surgical Implant Rectocele-Piece… | Tissue Science Laboratories, Plc | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K070560 | LRTM Surgical Mesh | Lifecell Corp. | 2007 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K082103 | LTM Wound Dressing | Lifecell Corp. | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K132343 | Marigen Wound Dressing | Kerecis Limited | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K190528 | MariGen Wound Extra | Kerecis Limited | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K241080 | Kerecis Parvus (50207) | Kerecis Limited | 2024 | — |
| +3 | K213231 | Kerecis Silicone | Kerecis Limited | 2022 | — |
| +3 | K251845 | Marigen Wound Extra; Kerecis Silicone; Kerecis Parvus | Kerecis Limited | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 KGN? 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 KGN device
- #1 K231325 Corplex P / Theracor P / Allacor Pscore 17.9 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071425 | Unite BiomatrixSummary page 1…Dressing, Wound, Collagen Classification: Unclassified Product Code: KGN Predicate Devices: Pegasus Biologics, Inc. - Unite Biomatrix (K071425) LifeCell Corporation - LTM Surgical Mesh (K070560) LifeCell LTM Wound Dressing 51… | 2007 |
| * | K070560 | LRTM Surgical MeshSummary page 1…assified Product Code: KGN Predicate Devices: Pegasus Biologics, Inc. - Unite Biomatrix (K071425) LifeCell Corporation - LTM Surgical Mesh (K070560) LifeCell LTM Wound Dressing 510(k)… | 2007 |
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 16 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 3 of the 35 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K132343 (Kerecis Limited, 2013) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K071425.
How does its category compare?
All KGN devicesKGN Wound Dressing With Animal-Derived Material (S): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KGN
15so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KGN
162in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KGN
3in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KGN
15in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KGN, 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 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 87 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 121 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 | 175 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 7 | 228 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 | 123 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 147 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 188 | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | 7 | 87 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | 4 | 164 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 136 | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 | 148 | 3 | 15 |
| 2019 | 3 | 128 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | 5 | 279 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 6 | 236 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 | 246 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 9 | 194 | 0 | 21 |
| 2024 | 13 | 83 | 0 | 15 |
| 2025 | 10 | 162 | 0 | 15 |
| 2026 | 15 | 174 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The LTM Wound Dressing is intended for the management of wounds including:
- Partial and full thickness wounds;
- Pressure ulcers;
- Venous ulcers;
- Diabetic ulcers;
- Chronic vascular ulcers;
- Tunneled/undermined wounds;
- Surgical wounds (donor sites/grafts, post-Moh's surgery, post laser surgery, podiatric, wound dehiscence);
- Trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns and skin tears);
- Draining wounds
- And other bleeding surface wounds.
The LTM Wound Dressing provides an environment that supports wound healing and control of minor bleeding.
The device is intended for single patient, one time use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K082103 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K082103: LTM 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/K082103
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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