# K162536: GingiKnit+, GingiBraid+, GingiBraid+ Shortcut, and UniBraid+ impregnated Aluminum Potassium Sulfate Retraction Cord

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Kerr Corporation
- Decided: Feb 3, 2017 after 144 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 K132526 (2013). 1 ancestor in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K132526: Knit-Pak+, Premier Dental Products Co. (2013) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K162948: Styptin, Hemogin-L, Hemodettes, and GingiGEL Aluminum Chloride Impregnated Retraction Cord/Materials (2017), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
GingiKnit+, GingiBraid+, GingiBraid+ Shortcut, and UniBraid+ impregnated Aluminum Potassium Sulfate Retraction Cord are for the temporary retraction of the gingival margins and hemostasis procedures. The Retraction Cord is placed in the sulcus to displace the gingival tissues for a short period prior to making an impression or for other restorative procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K162536
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology