# K172570: ALGS6 Ag Alginate Wound Dressing

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Foshan United Medical Technologies, Ltd.
- Decided: May 11, 2018 after 256 days
- Product code: FRO (Dressing, Wound, Drug)
- 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: 5 generations back to K914604 (1992). 7 ancestors in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 10 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K121275: Aquacel AG Extra Hydrofiber Dressing with Silver and Strengthening Fiber, Convatec, Inc. (2012) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K233111: ALGS2 Ag Alginate Wound Dressing Rx; ALGS2 Ag Alginate Wound Dressing OTC; ALGS2S Re-enforced Ag Alginate Wound Dressing Rx; ALGS2S Re-enforced Ag Alginate Wound Dressing OTC (2024), 0 descendants of its own
- K192478: LT Antibacterial Alginate with Silver Dressing (2020), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Under the supervision of a healthcare professional, ALGS6 Ag Alginate Wound Dressing may be used for management of acute and chronic, partial and full thickness wounds including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, first and second degree bums. For Over-the-Counter use, ALGS6 Ag Alginate Wound Dressing may be used for: * Minor Abrasions * Minor Lacerations * Minor cuts * Minor scalds and burns

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K172570
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology