510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMotex Anti-Fog Surgical Face Mask
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Modern Healthcare Corp. · FXX Mask, Surgical
Cleared on Aug 26, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K063043 (Modern Healthcare Corp., 2007) after a 78-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1997. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Aug 26, 2020
- Review
- 78 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FXX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K970835 (1997). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK970835 Face Mask, Surgical Mask, Non-SterileTucker & Associates · 1997
- 3 generations backK022256 Surgical Face Mask - Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Blue, and GreenTucker & Associates · 2004
- 2 generations backK060776 Surgical Face MaskHong YA Non-Woven Products Co., Ltd. · 2006
- 1 generation backK063043 Surgical Face Mask, Type: Tie-on, Ear-LoopModern Healthcare Corp. · 2007
- This deviceK201549 Motex Anti-Fog Surgical Face MaskModern Healthcare Corp. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK212863 Surgical Face MaskTaiwan Comfort Champ Manufacturing Co., Ltd. · 2022
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K212863Surgical Face MaskTaiwan Comfort Champ Manufacturing Co., Ltd. · 2022 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K970835 | Face Mask, Surgical Mask, Non-Sterile | Tucker & Associates | 1997 | — |
| −3 | K022256 | Surgical Face Mask - Colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Blue, and Green | Tucker & Associates | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K060776 | Surgical Face Mask | Hong YA Non-Woven Products Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K063043 | Surgical Face Mask, Type: Tie-on, Ear-Loop | Modern Healthcare Corp. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K201549 | Motex Anti-Fog Surgical Face Mask | Modern Healthcare Corp. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K212863 | Surgical Face Mask | Taiwan Comfort Champ Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063043 | Surgical Face Mask, Type: Tie-on, Ear-LoopSummary page 4….4040 Surgical Mask Product Code: FXX Predicate Devices: Surgical Face Mask, type: Tie-on, Ear-loop K063043, Modern Healthcare Corp. Device Description: The Motex Anti-Fog Surgical Face Mask, type: Tie-on, Ear-loop, is flat pl… | 2007 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K212863 | Surgical Face Mask | 2022 | 0 |
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 23 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.6 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K212863 (Taiwan Comfort Champ Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 2022) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K063043.
How does its category compare?
All FXX devicesFXX Mask, Surgical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FXX
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FXX
123in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FXX
2in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FXX
11in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FXX, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 7 | 144 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 | 137 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 | 3 | 219 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 | 298 | 0 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 | 268 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 45 |
| 2018 | 3 | 119 | 0 | 21 |
| 2019 | 4 | 124 | 2 | 23 |
| 2020 | 27 | 113 | 0 | 60 |
| 2021 | 218 | 162 | 0 | 67 |
| 2022 | 91 | 113 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 22 | 139 | 1 | 21 |
| 2024 | 15 | 263 | 2 | 21 |
| 2025 | 6 | 123 | 0 | 11 |
| 2026 | 5 | 142 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Motex Anti-Fog Surgical Face Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. These face masks are intended for use in infection control practices to reduce potential exposure to blood and body fluids. The face mask is single use, disposable device, provided non-sterile.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K201549 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K201549: Motex Anti-Fog Surgical Face Mask.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K201549
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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