# K252941: HALYARD* Adult Face Mask with SO SOFT* Lining and SO SOFT* Earloops

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: O&M Halyard, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 11, 2025 after 87 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: 5 generations back to K874608 (1987). 7 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 8 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K232777: FLUIDSHIELD* 1 Procedure Mask with SO SOFT* Lining and SO SOFT* Earloops, Lavender (25868); FLUIDSHIELD* 1 FogFree Procedure Mask with SO SOFT* Lining and SO SOFT* Earloops, Lavender, Wrap Around Visor (41798), Owens & Minor (O&M) Halyard, Inc. (2024) Summary page 5.

## Indications for use
The HALYARD* Adult Face Mask(s) are 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 the potential exposure of the wearer to blood and body fluids. These are single use, disposable device(s), provided non-sterile.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K252941
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology