# K150288: PDO Absorbable Punctum Plug

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Riverpoint Medical
- Decided: Aug 28, 2015 after 204 days
- Product code: LZU (Plug, Punctum)
- Device class: U
- 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 K890919 (1989). 3 ancestors in all.
3 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 7 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K140711: Comfortear Lacrisolve Absorbable Punctum Plug, Lacrisolve Absorbable Punctum Plug, Comfortear Lacrisolve Punctum Plug,, Paragon Bioteck, Inc. (2014) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K162361: Soft Plug Extended Duration 180 Canalicular Plug (2017), 2 descendants of its own
- K241229: Hello,eyes® BIO Plug (2024), 0 descendants of its own
- K213988: SOFT PLUG Extended Duration 180 Tapered Canalicular Plug (2022), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Riverpoint Medical Absorbable Canalicular Plugs are intended to temporarily block tear drainage by the obstruction of the canaliculus in the lacrimal drainage system. The Absorbable Canalicular Plugs are used for the temporary treatment of dry eye syndrome, and the dry eye components of various ocular surface diseases including contact lens intolerance secondary to dry eye. The Absorbable Canalicular Plugs can be used in the treatment of dry eye following ocular surgery or to enhance the efficacy of topical medicines and/or ocular lubricants. The Riverpoint Medical Absorbable Canalicular Plugs may also be used to determine the potential effectiveness of a nonabsorbable punctal occlusion device.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K150288
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology