510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2025Medline Sterile Water USP and Medline Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USP
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medline Industries, Inc. · FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug
Cleared on Jul 2, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K083042 (Nurse Assist, Inc., 2008) after a 263-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1995. 1 of the 19 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Jul 2, 2018
- Review
- 263 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- FRO
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K945802 (1995). 17 ancestors in all, the oldest K935060 (1994). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly. 1 of the 19 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 6 generations backK945802 Dermagran Wound Cleanser with ZincDerma Sciences, Inc. · 1995
- 5 generations backK965120 Allclenz Wound CleanserDpt Laboratories, Ltd. · 1997
- 4 generations backK022670 Carraklenz and UltraklenzCarrington Laboratories, Inc. · 2002
- 3 generations backK040779 Restore Wound CleanserHollister, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK042084 Bioderm Sciences Wound Healing SprayBioderm Sciences, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK083042 Wound Flush, Sterile Water & Normal SalineNurse Assist, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled (Class I)
- This deviceK173276 Medline Sterile Water USP and Medline Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USPMedline Industries, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK243001 Sterile Water USP and Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USPLaboratorios Biogalenic S.A. DE C.V. · 2025
Class I recalls in this family
- K083042 Wound Flush, Sterile Water & Normal Salinedirect predicate · 2008
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K243001Sterile Water USP and Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USPLaboratorios Biogalenic S.A. DE C.V. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K945802 | Dermagran Wound Cleanser with Zinc | Derma Sciences, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −5 | K965120 | Allclenz Wound Cleanser | Dpt Laboratories, Ltd. | 1997 | — |
| −4 | K022670 | Carraklenz and Ultraklenz | Carrington Laboratories, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K040779 | Restore Wound Cleanser | Hollister, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K042084 | Bioderm Sciences Wound Healing Spray | Bioderm Sciences, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K083042 | Wound Flush, Sterile Water & Normal Saline | Nurse Assist, Inc. | 2008 | Class I |
| 0 (this device) | K173276 | Medline Sterile Water USP and Medline Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USP | Medline Industries, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K243001 | Sterile Water USP and Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USP | Laboratorios Biogalenic S.A. DE C.V. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083042 | Wound Flush, Sterile Water & Normal SalineSummary page 4…ent Predicate Device Predicate Device Name: Wound Flush, Sterile Water and Sterile Normal Saline Predicate Device Sponsor: Nurse Assist, Inc. Predicate Device K Number: K083042 Device Description The subject devices are 100 mL, 250 mL or 500 mL sterile water or sterile normal saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride… | 2008 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K243001 | Sterile Water USP and Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USP | 2025 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Class II | Z-1705-2025 | Under Investigation by firm | It was identified that the Medline Sterile Water and Medline Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline bottles were leaking at the interface of the peel-foil and bottle opening. |
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K083042Wound Flush, Sterile Water & Normal SalineNurse Assist, Inc. · 2008 · Direct predicate · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 12 Class I recalls
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 23 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.5 years on median.
- 2 of the 17 ancestors have a recall of any class; 1 has a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K243001 (Laboratorios Biogalenic S.A. DE C.V., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K083042.
How does its category compare?
All FRO devicesFRO Dressing, Wound, Drug: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, 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?
For moistening absorbent wound dressings and cleaning minor cuts, minor burns, superficial abrasions and minor irritations of the skin.
For moistening absorbent wound dressings and for moistening, debriding and cleaning acute and chronic dermal lesions, such as Stage I-IV pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, diabetic ulcers, foot ulcers, post-surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, cuts, abrasions and minor skin irritations and for device irrigation.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K173276 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173276: Medline Sterile Water USP and Medline Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline USP.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173276
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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