510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDroplet Pen Needles
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Htl-Strefa S.A · FMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen
Cleared on Jun 25, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K031200 (Becton, Dickinson & CO, 2003) and 1 other predicate after a 206-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 2005. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 25, 2015
- Review
- 206 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FMI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K051899 (2005). 3 ancestors in all, the oldest K031200 (2003). 4 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK051899 BD Pen NeedleBecton, Dickinson & CO · 2005
- 1 generation backK100005 BD Pen NeedleBecton, Dickinson and Co. · 2010
- This deviceK143437 Droplet Pen NeedlesHtl-Strefa S.A · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK171982 Droplet Pen NeedleHtl-Strefa S.A · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK260739 Profoject™ Pen Needles (Model A; Model B)CMT Health PTE., Ltd. · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230635 Pen NeedleJiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK192464 Injection Pen NeedleGangan Medical Technology Jiangsu Co., Ltd. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K171982Droplet Pen NeedleHtl-Strefa S.A · 2018 · cites it directly3descendants
- K260739Profoject™ Pen Needles (Model A; Model B)CMT Health PTE., Ltd. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K230635Pen NeedleJiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K192464Injection Pen NeedleGangan Medical Technology Jiangsu Co., Ltd. · 2020 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K051899 | BD Pen Needle | Becton, Dickinson & CO | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K100005 | BD Pen Needle | Becton, Dickinson and Co. | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K143437 | Droplet Pen Needles | Htl-Strefa S.A | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K171982 | Droplet Pen Needle | Htl-Strefa S.A | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K260739 | Profoject™ Pen Needles (Model A; Model B) | CMT Health PTE., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K230635 | Pen Needle | Jiangsu Caina Medical Co.,Ltd | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K192464 | Injection Pen Needle | Gangan Medical Technology Jiangsu Co., Ltd. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 FMI? 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 FMI device
- #1 K252886 Pen Needlescore 14.5 · 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K031200 | Modification to BD Ultra-Fine Iii Pen NeedleSummary page 4…antial equivalence is claimed are: Manufacturer Trade Name 510(k) Number Becton Dickson & Co. BD Ultra-Fine K031200 Becton Dickson & Co. BD Ultra-Fine K100005 Reference devices: Manufacturer Trade… | 2003 |
| * | K100005 | BD Pen NeedleSummary page 4…Trade Name 510(k) Number Becton Dickson & Co. BD Ultra-Fine K031200 Becton Dickson & Co. BD Ultra-Fine K100005 Reference devices: Manufacturer Trade Name 510(k) Number Novo Nordisk Inc.… | 2010 |
| † | K133738 | Novofine Plus 32G 4 MM | 2014 |
| † | K013782 | Disetronic Penfine Insulin Injection Pen Needle | 2001 |
What descends from it? (4)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K171982 | Droplet Pen Needle | 2018 | 3 |
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 10 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 5.2 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K171982 (Htl-Strefa S.A, 2018) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K031200.
How does its category compare?
All FMI devicesFMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FMI
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FMI
141in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FMI
1in 2024
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FMI
2,424in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FMI, 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 | 15 | 71 | 2 | 208 |
| 2008 | 10 | 85 | 4 | 177 |
| 2009 | 7 | 177 | 3 | 263 |
| 2010 | 15 | 119 | 79 | 249 |
| 2011 | 12 | 113 | 5 | 240 |
| 2012 | 17 | 107 | 1 | 215 |
| 2013 | 11 | 87 | 1 | 255 |
| 2014 | 14 | 155 | 3 | 287 |
| 2015 | 10 | 89 | 1 | 567 |
| 2016 | 20 | 217 | 0 | 941 |
| 2017 | 9 | 253 | 16 | 1,547 |
| 2018 | 20 | 176 | 0 | 2,398 |
| 2019 | 12 | 186 | 5 | 4,896 |
| 2020 | 11 | 263 | 3 | 4,245 |
| 2021 | 18 | 143 | 7 | 4,532 |
| 2022 | 23 | 189 | 0 | 4,885 |
| 2023 | 18 | 112 | 2 | 4,986 |
| 2024 | 3 | 90 | 1 | 4,053 |
| 2025 | 11 | 141 | 0 | 2,424 |
| 2026 | 12 | 119 | 1 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Droplet® Pen Needles are intended for use with pen injector device for the subcutaneous injection of insulin.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K143437 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K143437: Droplet Pen Needles.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K143437
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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