510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSurgical Silver Post Operative Dressing
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Advanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. · FRO Dressing, Wound, Drug
Cleared on Aug 7, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K091034 (Convatec, 2009) after a 148-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1992.
- Decided
- Aug 7, 2018
- Review
- 148 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- FRO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K914604 (1992). 8 ancestors in all, the oldest K891696 (1989). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 5 generations backK914604 Mepitel Non-Adherent Silicone DressingMolnlycke Clinical Products AB · 1992
- 4 generations backK984371 Mepitel Non Adherent Silicone DressingMolnlycke Health Care, Inc. · 1999
- 3 generations backK063271 Aquacel Hydrofiber Dressing and Aquacel AG with Hydrofiber Silver…Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons, LLC · 2007
- 2 generations backK080383 Aquacel Hydrofiber Wound Dressing and AG Hydrofiber DressingConvatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons, LLC · 2008
- 1 generation backK091034 Aquacel AG SurgicalConvatec · 2009
- This deviceK180634 Surgical Silver Post Operative DressingAdvanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. · 2018
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K914604 | Mepitel Non-Adherent Silicone Dressing | Molnlycke Clinical Products AB | 1992 | — |
| −4 | K984371 | Mepitel Non Adherent Silicone Dressing | Molnlycke Health Care, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −3 | K063271 | Aquacel Hydrofiber Dressing and Aquacel AG with Hydrofiber Silver Impregnated… | Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons, LLC | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K080383 | Aquacel Hydrofiber Wound Dressing and AG Hydrofiber Dressing | Convatec, A Division of E.R. Squibb & Sons, LLC | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K091034 | Aquacel AG Surgical | Convatec | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180634 | Surgical Silver Post Operative Dressing | Advanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K091034 | Aquacel AG SurgicalSummary page 4…ssing, Wound, Drug Classification: Unclassified (Pre-amendment) Classification Code: Product code: FRO Predicate Device(s): AQUACEL® Ag Surgical dressings (K091034) Certificate No. MD78010… | 2009 |
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 26 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.9 years on median.
- None of the 8 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K091034.
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?
Under the supervision of a healthcare professional Surgical Silver Post Operative Dressing may be used in the management of post operative surgical wounds healing by primary intent, and as an effective barrier to bacterial penetration.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K180634 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180634: Surgical Silver Post Operative Dressing.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180634
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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