510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNexodyn AOS Wound Care Solution
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Apr Applied Pharma Research SA · FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug
Cleared on Dec 22, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K113820 (Novabay Pharmaceuticals, 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 235-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Dec 22, 2015
- Review
- 235 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- FRO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K914579 (1992). 40 ancestors in all, the oldest K830708 (1983). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK914579 Silver Foam Wound DressingVitaphore Corp. · 1992
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK090206 Oculus Puracyn Antimicrobial Skin and Wound CleanserOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100918 Vashe Wound Therapy System Model: 9000-0014Puricore, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK113820 Neutrophase Antimicrobial Wound CleanserNovabay Pharmaceuticals · 2012
- This deviceK151168 Nexodyn AOS Wound Care SolutionApr Applied Pharma Research SA · 2015
Show all 9 generations
- Root · 9 generations backK914579 Silver Foam Wound DressingVitaphore Corp. · 1992
- 8 generations backK955453 Acticoat Silver Coated DressingWestaim Technologies, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK981299 Silverlon Contact Wound DressingArgentum International, LLC · 1998
- 6 generations backK023612 Silverlon Contact Wound DressingArgentum International, LLC · 2003
- 5 generations backK063069 Silvaklenz Skin and Wound Clenser SolutionMedical Molecular Therapuetics, LLC · 2007
- 4 generations backK073547 Anasept Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Cleansers; Anasept…Anacapa Technologies, Inc. · 2008
- 3 generations backK090206 Oculus Puracyn Antimicrobial Skin and Wound CleanserOculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100918 Vashe Wound Therapy System Model: 9000-0014Puricore, Inc. · 2010
- 1 generation backK113820 Neutrophase Antimicrobial Wound CleanserNovabay Pharmaceuticals · 2012
- This deviceK151168 Nexodyn AOS Wound Care SolutionApr Applied Pharma Research SA · 2015
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K914579 | Silver Foam Wound Dressing | Vitaphore Corp. | 1992 | — |
| −8 | K955453 | Acticoat Silver Coated Dressing | Westaim Technologies, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K981299 | Silverlon Contact Wound Dressing | Argentum International, LLC | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K023612 | Silverlon Contact Wound Dressing | Argentum International, LLC | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K063069 | Silvaklenz Skin and Wound Clenser Solution | Medical Molecular Therapuetics, LLC | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K073547 | Anasept Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Cleansers; Anasept Antimicrobial Skin and… | Anacapa Technologies, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −3 | K090206 | Oculus Puracyn Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Cleanser | Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| −2 | K100918 | Vashe Wound Therapy System Model: 9000-0014 | Puricore, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K113820 | Neutrophase Antimicrobial Wound Cleanser | Novabay Pharmaceuticals | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151168 | Nexodyn AOS Wound Care Solution | Apr Applied Pharma Research SA | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 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 FRO? 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 FRO device
- #1 K261023 Microdacyn Wound Irrigation Solutionscore 15.5 · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K113820 | Neutrophase Antimicrobial Wound CleanserSummary page 6…oPhase Skin and Wound Cleanser Sponsor: .............................................. NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc 510(k) Number: .................................... K113820 Clearance Date: ................................... 8 August 2012 FDA Product Code: ............................. FRO Classifi… | 2012 |
| * | K123072 | Vashe Wound Therapy SolutionSummary page 6…............... Vashe Wound Therapy Solution Sponsor: .............................................. PuriCore, Inc. 510(k) Number: .................................... K123072 Clearance Date: ................................... 14 February 2013 FDA Product Code: ............................. FRO Class… | 2013 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 23 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 1 of the 40 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K113820.
How does its category compare?
All FRO devicesFRO Dressing, Wound, Drug: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FRO
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FRO
176in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FRO
2in 2024
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FRO
192in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FRO, 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 | 29 | 187 | 4 | 55 |
| 2008 | 26 | 130 | 1 | 30 |
| 2009 | 31 | 136 | 1 | 45 |
| 2010 | 31 | 146 | 0 | 122 |
| 2011 | 27 | 177 | 4 | 42 |
| 2012 | 24 | 96 | 0 | 65 |
| 2013 | 19 | 194 | 1 | 139 |
| 2014 | 22 | 214 | 1 | 269 |
| 2015 | 28 | 249 | 2 | 297 |
| 2016 | 28 | 222 | 3 | 147 |
| 2017 | 23 | 147 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 20 | 206 | 0 | 128 |
| 2019 | 16 | 270 | 1 | 136 |
| 2020 | 12 | 226 | 0 | 139 |
| 2021 | 8 | 275 | 6 | 183 |
| 2022 | 9 | 332 | 2 | 176 |
| 2023 | 18 | 283 | 2 (2) | 198 |
| 2024 | 24 | 263 | 2 | 232 |
| 2025 | 11 | 176 | 0 | 192 |
| 2026 | 17 | 254 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Nexodyn AOS Wound Care Solution is intended for use under the supervision of healthcare professionals for cleansing, irrigating, moistening and debriding, to remove organic and inorganic debris from partial or full thickness acute and chronic dermal lesions, such as leg ulcers, stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, stage I-IV pressure ulcers, post-surgical wounds, grafted and donor sites and 1st and 2nd degree burns, together with cleansing and moistening minor cuts, minor burns, superficial abrasions and minor skin irritations.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K151168 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151168: Nexodyn AOS Wound Care Solution.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151168
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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