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CM005 Standard (CM005); CM004 Mini (CM004)

K233458510(k) TraditionalCleared Jul 15, 2024266-day reviewClass II21 CFR 878.4010

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Connexicon Medical, Ltd. · MPN Tissue Adhesive For The Topical Approximation Of Skin

Cleared on Jul 15, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K152096 (ETHICON, Inc., 2015) after a 266-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1998.

Decided
Jul 15, 2024
Review
266 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MPN
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to P960052 (1998). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

  1. Root · 3 generations backP960052 Dermabond (a Formulation of 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate)Closure Medical Corp. · 1998 · Recalled
  2. 2 generations backK100423 Dermabond NX Adhesive Model: DNX6, DNX12ETHICON, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  3. 1 generation backK152096 DERMABOND Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive, High Viscosity DERMABOND…ETHICON, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
  4. This deviceK233458 CM005 Standard (CM005); CM004 Mini (CM004)Connexicon Medical, Ltd. · 2024
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−3P960052Dermabond (a Formulation of 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate)Closure Medical Corp.19982
−2K100423Dermabond NX Adhesive Model: DNX6, DNX12ETHICON, Inc.20101
−1K152096DERMABOND Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive, High Viscosity DERMABOND Mini…ETHICON, Inc.20151
0 (this device)K233458CM005 Standard (CM005); CM004 Mini (CM004)Connexicon Medical, Ltd.2024—
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K233458, 1998–2024Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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  1. #1 K234114 CUTIVA (TM) Topical Skin Adhesive (RM-1700)…score 11.2 · 2 generations · no Class I recall
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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K152096DERMABOND Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive, High Viscosity DERMABOND Mini Topical Skin…
Summary page 5
…e and High Viscosity DERMABOND® Mini Topical Skin Adhesive 510(k) Clearance: K152096 Device Description CM005 Standard CM005 Standard Topical Skin Adhesive is a sterile, liquid topical skin adhesive containing a…
ETHICON, Inc.20151

Also cleared against K152096: 1 other device →

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 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8.7 years on median.
  • 3 of the 3 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K152096.

How does its category compare?

All MPN devices

MPN Tissue Adhesive For The Topical Approximation Of Skin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MPN

2in 2025

2007: 12008: 12009: 12010: 32011: 22012: 22013: 62014: 42015: 42016: 52020: 22021: 12024: 32025: 2
2007high 6 (2013) · low 0 (2017)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MPN

266in 2024

2010: 77 days median2013: 193 days median2014: 96 days median2015: 141 days median2016: 173 days median2024: 266 days median
2007high 266 (2024) · low 77 (2010)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · MPN

1in 2021

2021: 1
2007high 1 (2021) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MPN

244in 2025

2007: 562008: 322009: 222010: 212011: 932012: 1352013: 1772014: 1992015: 1792016: 1942017: 1822018: 2722019: 4272020: 2252021: 1412022: 1652023: 1302024: 2362025: 244
2007high 427 (2019) · low 21 (2010)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MPN, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071—056
20081—032
20091—022
2010377021
20112—093
20122—0135
201361930177
20144960199
201541410179
201651730194
20170—0182
20180—0272
20190—0427
20202—0225
20211—1141
20220—0165
20230—0130
202432660236
20252—0244
20260—0—

What is it indicated for?

The indication for use for both devices is shown below: CM005 Standard Topical Skin Adhesive is indicated for topical application only, to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. CM005 STANDARD Topical Skin Adhesive may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of deep dermal stitches. CM005 STANDARD…

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The indication for use for both devices is shown below:

CM005 Standard Topical Skin Adhesive is indicated for topical application only, to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. CM005 STANDARD Topical Skin Adhesive may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of deep dermal stitches. CM005 STANDARD Topical Skin Adhesive should be applied by trained medical or nursing staff.

CMOO4 Mini Topical Skin Adhesive is indicated for topical application only, to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including incisions from minimally invasive surgery, and simple, thoroughly cleansed, trauma-induced lacerations. CM004 Mini Topical Skin Adhesive may be used in conjunction with, but not in place of deep dermal stitches. CM004 Mini Topical Skin Adhesive should be applied by trained medical or nursing staff.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K233458: CM005 Standard (CM005); CM004 Mini (CM004).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K233458

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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