# K162164: GingiKnit+, GingiBraid+, and Shortcut with GingiBraid+ Non-Impregnated Retraction Cord

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Kerr Corporation
- Decided: Jan 13, 2017 after 163 days
- Product code: MVL (Cord, Retraction)
- 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: 1 generation back to K131799 (2014). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K131799: Quicknit, Microcopy, Div. of Neo-Flo, Inc. (2014) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
GingiKnit+, GingiBraid+, and Shortcut with GingiBraid+ Non-Impregnated Retraction Cord are for the temporary retraction of the gingival margin. The Retraction Cord is placed in the sulcus to displace gum tissue for a small period of time in dental procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K162164
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology