# K220944: PointCore Surgical Mask

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Pointcore, Inc.
- Decided: Sep 9, 2022 after 162 days
- Product code: FXX (Mask, Surgical)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4040
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 6 generations back to K874608 (1987). 8 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 9 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K160269: Surgical Face Masks (Ear loops and Tie-on), San-M Package Co., Ltd. (2016) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The PointCore Surgical Mask is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material. These surgical masks are intended for use in infection control practices to reduce the potential exposure to blood and body fluids. This is a single use, disposable device provided nonsterile.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K220944
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology