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Vashe Skin and Wound Hydrogel

K123071510(k) TraditionalCleared Jan 24, 2013115-day reviewClass U

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

Puricore, Inc. · FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug

Cleared on Jan 24, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K102945 (Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., 2011) after a 115-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1983. 11 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Jan 24, 2013
Review
115 days
Class
Class U
Product code
FRO
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K830708 (1983). 16 ancestors in all. 11 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2009: 1 other ancestor2003: 1 other ancestor1997: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor1995: 2 other ancestors1994: 1 other ancestor1992: 1 other ancestor1990: 1 other ancestor1999: 1 other ancestor2015: 2 descendants cleared2025: 1 descendant cleared2016: 1 descendant cleared2017: 1 descendant cleared2024: 2 descendants cleared2026: 2 descendants cleared2018: 2 descendants clearedK830708 · Duo Derm Flex Hydroactive Dressings & · Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons · 1983K984413 · Bionect Hydrogel · Fidia Pharmaceutical Corp. · 1999K020325 · L.a.M. Ipm Wound Gel · L.A.M. Pharmaceutical, Corp. · 2002K090725 · Oculus Microcyn Wound Gel · Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2009K093585 · Microcyn Skin and Wound Hydrogel · Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2010 · recalledK102945 · Pediacyn Atopic Dermatitis Hydrogel · Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 201119801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 2 generations back: 2 other ancestors3 generations back: 6 other ancestors5 generations back: 1 other ancestor6 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 1 descendant3 generations forward: 5 descendants4 generations forward: 2 descendants5 generations forward: 1 descendant6 generations forward: 1 descendant K102945 · Pediacyn Atopic Dermatitis Hydrogel · Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2011K093585 · Microcyn Skin and Wound Hydrogel · Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2010 · recalledK090725 · Oculus Microcyn Wound Gel · Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2009K020325 · L.a.M. Ipm Wound Gel · L.A.M. Pharmaceutical, Corp. · 2002K984413 · Bionect Hydrogel · Fidia Pharmaceutical Corp. · 1999K830708 · Duo Derm Flex Hydroactive Dressings & · Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons · 1983−50+5
  1. Root · 6 generations backK830708 Duo Derm Flex Hydroactive Dressings &Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons · 1983
  2. 5 generations backK984413 Bionect HydrogelFidia Pharmaceutical Corp. · 1999
  3. 4 generations backK020325 L.a.M. Ipm Wound GelL.A.M. Pharmaceutical, Corp. · 2002
  4. 3 generations backK090725 Oculus Microcyn Wound GelOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2009
  5. 2 generations backK093585 Microcyn Skin and Wound HydrogelOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  6. 1 generation backK102945 Pediacyn Atopic Dermatitis HydrogelOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2011
  7. This deviceK123071 Vashe Skin and Wound HydrogelPuricore, Inc. · 2013
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 10 of its ownK141863 Puricore Wound Hydrogel Spray DressingPuricore, Inc. · 2015
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK150799 Puracyn (R) Plus Duo-Care (TM) Antimicrobial Wound & Skin Hydrogel…Innovacyn, Inc. · 2015
  10. Descendant · 3 generations on · 3 of its ownK160095 Simple Science Antimicrobial Wound & Skin Cleanser 2oz, Simple…Simple Science, LLC · 2016
  11. Descendant · 4 generations on · 2 of its ownK181074 Simple Science Antimicrobial Facial and Eyelid CleanserSimple Science, LLC · 2018
  12. Descendant · 5 generations on · 1 of its ownK233399 Microdacyn Wound Care SolutionSonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 2024

Showing 5 of 11 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2015: 22016: 12017: 12018: 22024: 22025: 12026: 2
2015high 2 (2015) · low 0 (2019)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K141863Puricore Wound Hydrogel Spray DressingPuricore, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly10descendants
  • K150799Puracyn (R) Plus Duo-Care (TM) Antimicrobial Wound & Skin Hydrogel, Puracyn (R) Plus…Innovacyn, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on9descendants
  • K160095Simple Science Antimicrobial Wound & Skin Cleanser 2oz, Simple Science Antimicrobial…Simple Science, LLC · 2016 · 3 generations on3descendants
  • K181074Simple Science Antimicrobial Facial and Eyelid CleanserSimple Science, LLC · 2018 · 4 generations on2descendants
  • K233399Microdacyn Wound Care SolutionSonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 2024 · 5 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−6K830708Duo Derm Flex Hydroactive Dressings &Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons1983—
−5K984413Bionect HydrogelFidia Pharmaceutical Corp.1999—
−4K020325L.a.M. Ipm Wound GelL.A.M. Pharmaceutical, Corp.2002—
−3K090725Oculus Microcyn Wound GelOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.2009—
−2K093585Microcyn Skin and Wound HydrogelOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.20101
−1K102945Pediacyn Atopic Dermatitis HydrogelOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.2011—
0 (this device)K123071Vashe Skin and Wound HydrogelPuricore, Inc.2013—
+1K141863Puricore Wound Hydrogel Spray DressingPuricore, Inc.2015—
+2K150799Puracyn (R) Plus Duo-Care (TM) Antimicrobial Wound & Skin Hydrogel, Puracyn…Innovacyn, Inc.2015—
+3K160095Simple Science Antimicrobial Wound & Skin Cleanser 2oz, Simple Science…Simple Science, LLC2016—
+4K181074Simple Science Antimicrobial Facial and Eyelid CleanserSimple Science, LLC2018—
+5K233399Microdacyn Wound Care SolutionSonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2024—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199010
199210
199410
199520
199610
199710
199910
200310
200910

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201520
201610
201710
201820
202420
202510
202620
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K123071, 1983–2026Source: 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? (1)

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
*K102945Pediacyn Atopic Dermatitis Hydrogel
Summary page 1
…nd Dressing Classification Dressing, wound and burn drug/hydrogel Name Predicate Devices Epicyn Tm HydroGel, Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., K102945, February 2nd, 2011. Device Description VasheO Skin and Wound Hydrogel isan emollient containing, non oily hydrogel.…
Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.2011—

Also cleared against K102945: 3 other devices →

What descends from it? (11)

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

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K141863Puricore Wound Hydrogel Spray DressingPuricore, Inc.201510

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 30 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.2 years on median.
  • 1 of the 16 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K141863 (Puricore, Inc., 2015) has gone furthest, with 10 descendants of its own.
  • 3 other devices also cite its predicate K102945.

How does its category compare?

All FRO devices

FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · FRO

11in 2025

2007: 292008: 262009: 312010: 312011: 272012: 242013: 192014: 222015: 282016: 282017: 232018: 202019: 162020: 122021: 82022: 92023: 182024: 242025: 112026 (partial year): 17
2007high 31 (2009) · low 8 (2021)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · FRO

176in 2025

2007: 187 days median2008: 130 days median2009: 136 days median2010: 146 days median2011: 177 days median2012: 96 days median2013: 194 days median2014: 214 days median2015: 249 days median2016: 222 days median2017: 147 days median2018: 206 days median2019: 270 days median2020: 226 days median2021: 275 days median2022: 332 days median2023: 283 days median2024: 263 days median2025: 176 days median2026 (partial year): 254 days median
2007high 332 (2022) · low 96 (2012)2026

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

Recalls per year · FRO

2in 2024

2007: 42008: 12009: 12011: 42013: 12014: 12015: 22016: 32017: 12019: 12021: 62022: 22023: 2, 2 Class I2024: 22026 (partial year): 2
2007high 6 (2021) · low 0 (2010)2026

Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · FRO

192in 2025

2007: 552008: 302009: 452010: 1222011: 422012: 652013: 1392014: 2692015: 2972016: 1472017: 1492018: 1282019: 1362020: 1392021: 1832022: 1762023: 1982024: 2322025: 192
2007high 297 (2015) · low 30 (2008)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code FRO, 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
200729187455
200826130130
200931136145
2010311460122
201127177442
20122496065
2013191941139
2014222141269
2015282492297
2016282223147
2017231471149
2018202060128
2019162701136
2020122260139
202182756183
202293322176
2023182832 (2)198
2024242632232
2025111760192
2026172542—

What is it indicated for?

Vashel Skin and Wound Hydrogel - For Professional Use Only

Under the supervision of a health care professional, Vashel Skin and Wound Hydrogel is indicated for the management and relief of pain, burning and itching experienced with various dermatoses, including atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis and radiation dermatitis, as well as for the relief of pain from first and second degree burns, and aids to relieve dry waxy skin by maintaining a moist wound and skin environment. A moist wound and skin environment is beneficial to the healing process.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K123071: Vashe Skin and Wound Hydrogel.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K123071

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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