510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class III · 2023KC 300 Surgical Mask
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kimberly-Clark Corp. · FXX Mask, Surgical
Cleared on Dec 20, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K110455 (Kimberly-Clark Corp., 2011) and 1 other predicate after a 179-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1987. 185 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Dec 20, 2013
- Review
- 179 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FXX
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K874608 (1987). 7 ancestors in all, the oldest K801036 (1980). 185 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK874608 Tecnol Fluid Shield Surgical MaskTecnol New Jersey Wound Care, Inc. · 1987
- 4 generations backK955556 Fluid Resistant MaskAmerican Threshold Healthcare · 1996
- 3 generations backK082258 Crosstex Isolite and Isofluid Earloop Face Masks and Isofluid…Crosstex International · 2008
- 2 generations backK110455 Kimberly-Clark Low Barrier, Astm 2100 Face MasksKimberly-Clark Corp. · 2011
- 1 generation backK111402 KC200, Surgical Mask, KC200, Procedure Mask, KC300, Surgicalmask…Kimberly-Clark · 2011
- This deviceK131879 KC 300 Surgical MaskKimberly-Clark Corp. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 170 of its ownK133070 SURGICAL FACE MASK (Ear Loops and Tie-on)Bh Medical Products Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 158 of its ownK153496 Disposable Surgical Face MaskXiantao Rayxin Medical Products Co., Ltd. · 2016
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 50 of its ownK182515 Surgical Face MaskWuhan Dymex Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 29 of its ownK182514 Surgical Face MaskXiantao Zhibo Non-Woven Products Co., Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 16 of its ownK200923 Single-use Surgical MaskByd Precision Manufacturer Co., Ltd. · 2020
Showing 5 of 185 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 185 · See all- K133070SURGICAL FACE MASK (Ear Loops and Tie-on)Bh Medical Products Co., Ltd. · 2015 · cites it directly170descendants
- K153496Disposable Surgical Face MaskXiantao Rayxin Medical Products Co., Ltd. · 2016 · 2 generations on158descendants
- K182515Surgical Face MaskWuhan Dymex Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 3 generations on50descendants
- K182514Surgical Face MaskXiantao Zhibo Non-Woven Products Co., Ltd. · 2019 · 3 generations on29descendants
- K200923Single-use Surgical MaskByd Precision Manufacturer Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 3 generations on16descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K874608 | Tecnol Fluid Shield Surgical Mask | Tecnol New Jersey Wound Care, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −4 | K955556 | Fluid Resistant Mask | American Threshold Healthcare | 1996 | — |
| −3 | K082258 | Crosstex Isolite and Isofluid Earloop Face Masks and Isofluid Fogfree Face… | Crosstex International | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K110455 | Kimberly-Clark Low Barrier, Astm 2100 Face Masks | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K111402 | KC200, Surgical Mask, KC200, Procedure Mask, KC300, Surgicalmask, Fluidshield… | Kimberly-Clark | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K131879 | KC 300 Surgical Mask | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K133070 | SURGICAL FACE MASK (Ear Loops and Tie-on) | Bh Medical Products Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K153496 | Disposable Surgical Face Mask | Xiantao Rayxin Medical Products Co., Ltd. | 2016 | — |
| +3 | K182515 | Surgical Face Mask | Wuhan Dymex Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K182514 | Surgical Face Mask | Xiantao Zhibo Non-Woven Products Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +3 | K200923 | Single-use Surgical Mask | Byd Precision Manufacturer Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 112 | 0 |
| 2022 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 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 FXX? 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 FXX device
- #1 K201479 DemeMASKscore 40.2 · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110455 | Kimberly-Clark Low Barrier, Astm 2100 Face MasksSummary page 2…REDICATE DEVICES: The Kimberly-Clark* KC300 face mask, the subject of this submission, is substantially equivalent to the Kimberly-Clark face masks originally cleared in K1 10455 and Ki 1402. Component Predicate Device. Predicate Device KC300 (Proposed _________KC3… | 2011 |
| * | K111402 | KC200, Surgical Mask, KC200, Procedure Mask, KC300, Surgicalmask, Fluidshield, KC300…Summary page 2…red in K1 10455 and Ki 1402. Component Predicate Device. Predicate Device KC300 (Proposed _________KC300 (KI111402) (K(11046) .* - Device) Intended Use The Kimberly-Clark, The Kimberly-Clark The Kimberly… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (185)
See all 1853 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)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2023 | Class III | Z-1059-2023 | Labeling Change Control | Face masks were placed into the incorrect dispenser boxes. The face masks come with ear loops, but the dispenser is incorrectly labeled as face masks with ties instead of ear loops. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 26 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- 1 of the 7 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K133070 (Bh Medical Products Co., Ltd., 2015) has gone furthest, with 170 descendants of its own.
- 18 other devices also cite its predicate K110455.
How does its category compare?
All FXX devicesFXX Mask, Surgical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FXX
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FXX
123in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FXX
2in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FXX
11in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FXX, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 7 | 144 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 | 137 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 | 3 | 219 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 | 298 | 0 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 | 268 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 45 |
| 2018 | 3 | 119 | 0 | 21 |
| 2019 | 4 | 124 | 2 | 23 |
| 2020 | 27 | 113 | 0 | 60 |
| 2021 | 218 | 162 | 0 | 67 |
| 2022 | 91 | 113 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 22 | 139 | 1 | 21 |
| 2024 | 15 | 263 | 2 | 21 |
| 2025 | 6 | 123 | 0 | 11 |
| 2026 | 5 | 142 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Kimberly-Clark KC300 Face Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. These face masks are intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This is a single use, disposable device(s), provided non-sterile.
Product code 47297, KC080 FLUIDSHIELD* Procedure Mask wit SO SOFT* Lining
Product code 47298, KC300 FLIISILDo Fog-Free Procedure Mask with SO SOFT* Lining
Product code 48297 KC300 FLUIDSHIELD$ Surgical Mask with SO SOFT* Lining
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K131879 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K131879: KC 300 Surgical Mask.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K131879
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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