510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAstroglide Glycerin & Paraben Free
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biofilm, Inc. · NUC Lubricant, Personal
Cleared on May 6, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K072647 (Biofilm, Inc., 2008) after a 60-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1981. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 6, 2022
- Review
- 60 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NUC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K810310 (1981). 4 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK810310 K-Y Lubricating JellyJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1981
- 2 generations backK935299 AstroglideBiofilm, Inc. · 1994
- 1 generation backK072647 Glycerin & Paraben Free AstroglideBiofilm, Inc. · 2008
- This deviceK220653 Astroglide Glycerin & Paraben FreeBiofilm, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK240745 ID Free Personal LubricantWestridge Laboratories, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK253983 Water-based lubricantGuangzhou Haoyimai Trading Co., Ltd. · 2026
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K810310 | K-Y Lubricating Jelly | Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −2 | K935299 | Astroglide | Biofilm, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| −1 | K072647 | Glycerin & Paraben Free Astroglide | Biofilm, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K220653 | Astroglide Glycerin & Paraben Free | Biofilm, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K240745 | ID Free Personal Lubricant | Westridge Laboratories, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K253983 | Water-based lubricant | Guangzhou Haoyimai Trading Co., Ltd. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 NUC device
- #1 K211998 Desnuda Reflectscore 18.6 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072647 | Glycerin & Paraben Free AstroglideSummary page 4…nal) III. Predicate Device Predicate Device 510(k) Number Astroglide® Glycerin & Paraben Free K072647 This predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall. IV. Description of Device Astrogl… | 2008 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K240745 | ID Free Personal Lubricant | 2024 | 1 |
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 41 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 13.9 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K240745 (Westridge Laboratories, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K072647.
How does its category compare?
All NUC devicesNUC Lubricant, Personal: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2022, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NUC
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NUC
221in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NUC
3in 2013
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NUC
13in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NUC, 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 | 5 | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 271 | 1 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 | 4 | 124 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 | 269 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 | 205 | 3 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 | 264 | 0 | 14 |
| 2015 | 21 | 251 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 14 | 181 | 0 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 | 175 | 0 | 19 |
| 2018 | 15 | 114 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13 | 150 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 19 | 180 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 20 | 143 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 14 | 112 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 | 159 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 | 178 | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | 11 | 221 | 0 | 13 |
| 2026 | 12 | 104 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Astroglide@ Glycerin & Paraben Free is a personal lubricant for penile, vaginal, and/or anal application intended to moisturize and lubricate, to enhance the ease and comfort of intimate sexual activity and supplement the body's natural lubrication. This product is compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms. This product is not compatible with polyurethane condoms.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K220653 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K220653: Astroglide Glycerin & Paraben Free.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K220653
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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