# K130117: Network Eye Spears, Points, Drains, Wicks and Shields

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Network Medical Products, Ltd.
- Decided: Oct 29, 2013 after 286 days
- Product code: HOZ (Sponge, Ophthalmic)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 886.4790
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 2 generations back to K923922 (1993). 4 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 5 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K920354: Ophthalmic Sponges, Ultracell Medical Technologies, Inc. (1992) Summary page 1.
- K923922: Surgical Spears, Ultracell Medical Technologies, Inc. (1993) Summary page 1.
- K972693: Deroyal Industries, Inc. Surgical Eye Spear, Deroyal Industries, Inc. (1997) Summary page 1.
- K990671: Drainage Wick; Surgical Spears and Sponges, Corneal Light Shield, Instrument Wipe, Hurricane Medical (1999) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
Network Eye Spears and Points: Indicated for all microsurgical ophthalmic procedures for tissue manipulation and management of fluids in the operative field. Network Wicks and Drains: Indicated for all microsurgical ophthalmic procedures for management of fluids in the operative field. Network Shields: Indicated for placement on the cornea to moisten the cornea and shield the retina from intense operating light during ophthalmic surgery.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K130117
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology