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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2020

Lofric Primo, Lofric Hydro-Kit

K122078510(k) TraditionalCleared Oct 31, 2012107-day reviewClass II21 CFR 876.5130Recalls 3

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Astra Tech, Inc. · EZD Catheter, Straight

Cleared on Oct 31, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K113424 (Astra Tech AB, 2012) and 2 other predicates after a 107-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1990. 2 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 3 times.

Decided
Oct 31, 2012
Review
107 days
Class
Class II
Product code
EZD
Recalls
3
Predicates
3

Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K896750 (1990). 4 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2012: 1 other ancestor2005: 1 other ancestor2025: 1 descendant cleared2026: 1 descendant clearedK896750 · Lofric (R), Lofric (R) Cath-Kit · Astra Meditec AB · 1990K043241 · Lofric Hydro-Kit II Single Use Urinary Catheter · Astra Tech, Inc. · 20041990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 1 descendant K043241 · Lofric Hydro-Kit II Single Use Urinary Catheter · Astra Tech, Inc. · 2004K896750 · Lofric (R), Lofric (R) Cath-Kit · Astra Meditec AB · 19900
  1. Root · 2 generations backK896750 Lofric (R), Lofric (R) Cath-KitAstra Meditec AB · 1990
  2. 1 generation backK043241 Lofric Hydro-Kit II Single Use Urinary CatheterAstra Tech, Inc. · 2004
  3. This deviceK122078 Lofric Primo, Lofric Hydro-KitAstra Tech, Inc. · 2012
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK250659 LoFric OrigoWellspect AB · 2025
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK261658 LoFric Origo Pro CoudéWellspect AB · 2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K250659LoFric OrigoWellspect AB · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K261658LoFric Origo Pro CoudéWellspect AB · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−2K896750Lofric (R), Lofric (R) Cath-KitAstra Meditec AB1990—
−1K043241Lofric Hydro-Kit II Single Use Urinary CatheterAstra Tech, Inc.2004—
0 (this device)K122078Lofric Primo, Lofric Hydro-KitAstra Tech, Inc.2012—
+1K250659LoFric OrigoWellspect AB2025—
+2K261658LoFric Origo Pro CoudéWellspect AB2026—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200510
201210

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202510
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K122078, 1990–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K113424Lofric Single Use Urinary CatheterAstra Tech AB2012—
*K043241Lofric Hydro-Kit II Single Use Urinary Catheter
Summary page 2
…ted predicate devices: Astra Tech AB, LoFric* Single Use Urinary Catheter 7- Kl 13424 Astra Tech, Inc., Astra Tech AB LoFric" Hydro-Kit 11 Single Use Urinary Catheter - K043241 Astra Tech, Inc., Astra Tech AB LoFrico PrimOTM Single Use Urinary Catheter - K050874 The subject devices and the predicate devi…
Astra Tech, Inc.2004—
*K050874Astra Tech AB Lofric Primo Single Use Urinary Catheter
Summary page 2
…Astra Tech, Inc., Astra Tech AB LoFric" Hydro-Kit 11 Single Use Urinary Catheter - K043241 Astra Tech, Inc., Astra Tech AB LoFrico PrimOTM Single Use Urinary Catheter - K050874 The subject devices and the predicate device have the same intended use, which is for intermittent urinary catheterization. All…
Astra Tech, Inc.2005—

What descends from it? (2)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K250659LoFric OrigoWellspect AB20251

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Jun 17, 2020Class IIZ-2643-2020Equipment maintenanceWellspect Healthcare is voluntarily recalling certain LoFric¿ Origo" urethral catheters due to a potential defect which may be present in the catheter s distal tip.
Jun 17, 2020Class IIZ-2644-2020Equipment maintenanceWellspect Healthcare is voluntarily recalling certain LoFric¿ Origo" urethral catheters due to a potential defect which may be present in the catheters distal tip.
Jun 17, 2020Class IIZ-2645-2020Equipment maintenanceWellspect Healthcare is voluntarily recalling certain LoFric¿ Origo" urethral catheters due to a potential defect which may be present in the catheters distal tip.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 14.4 years on median.
  • None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
  • Of its descendants, K250659 (Wellspect AB, 2025) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.

How does its category compare?

All EZD devices

EZD Catheter, Straight: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · EZD

11so far in 2026, the most since 2007

2007: 42008: 12009: 22010: 22011: 42012: 22013: 42014: 52015: 12016: 32017: 22018: 32020: 12022: 102023: 62024: 52025: 62026 (partial year): 11
2007high 11 (2026) · low 0 (2019)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · EZD

130in 2025

2007: 121 days median2011: 116 days median2013: 110 days median2014: 91 days median2016: 83 days median2018: 122 days median2022: 288 days median2023: 214 days median2024: 147 days median2025: 130 days median2026 (partial year): 146 days median
2007high 288 (2022) · low 83 (2016)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · EZD

1in 2014

2011: 12012: 12014: 1
2007high 1 (2011) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · EZD

288in 2025

2009: 42010: 62011: 42012: 22013: 182014: 172015: 212016: 212017: 1202018: 3902019: 4662020: 5632021: 9942022: 4872023: 5532024: 1162025: 288
2007high 994 (2021) · low 0 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code EZD, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007412100
20081—00
20092—04
20102—06
2011411614
20122—12
20134110018
2014591117
20151—021
2016383021
20172—0120
201831220390
20190—0466
20201—0563
20210—0994
2022102880487
202362140553
202451470116
202561300288
2026111460—

What is it indicated for?

LoFric® PrimoTM and LoFric® Hydro-KitTm are intended for intermittent urinary catheterization.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K122078: Lofric Primo, Lofric Hydro-Kit.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K122078

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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