510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDisposable Surgical Mask (Non-Sterile) (EFX3PLBLKMSK300)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Efofex, Inc. · FXX Mask, Surgical
Cleared on Feb 19, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K223823 (Efofex, Inc., 2023) after a 142-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1987.
- Decided
- Feb 19, 2026
- Review
- 142 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FXX
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K874608 (1987). 11 ancestors in all, the oldest K801036 (1980). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK874608 Tecnol Fluid Shield Surgical MaskTecnol New Jersey Wound Care, Inc. · 1987
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK133070 SURGICAL FACE MASK (Ear Loops and Tie-on)Bh Medical Products Co., Ltd. · 2015
- 2 generations backK202761 Medical Surgical Mask (Non-sterile)Guangdong Goodfeeling Hygiene Material Tec Co., Ltd. · 2021
- 1 generation backK223823 Disposable Surgical Face MaskEfofex, Inc. · 2023
- This deviceK253398 Disposable Surgical Mask (Non-Sterile) (EFX3PLBLKMSK300)Efofex, Inc. · 2026
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- Root · 9 generations backK874608 Tecnol Fluid Shield Surgical MaskTecnol New Jersey Wound Care, Inc. · 1987
- 8 generations backK955556 Fluid Resistant MaskAmerican Threshold Healthcare · 1996
- 7 generations backK082258 Crosstex Isolite and Isofluid Earloop Face Masks and Isofluid…Crosstex International · 2008
- 6 generations backK110455 Kimberly-Clark Low Barrier, Astm 2100 Face MasksKimberly-Clark Corp. · 2011
- 5 generations backK111402 KC200, Surgical Mask, KC200, Procedure Mask, KC300, Surgicalmask…Kimberly-Clark · 2011
- 4 generations backK131879 KC 300 Surgical MaskKimberly-Clark Corp. · 2013 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK133070 SURGICAL FACE MASK (Ear Loops and Tie-on)Bh Medical Products Co., Ltd. · 2015
- 2 generations backK202761 Medical Surgical Mask (Non-sterile)Guangdong Goodfeeling Hygiene Material Tec Co., Ltd. · 2021
- 1 generation backK223823 Disposable Surgical Face MaskEfofex, Inc. · 2023
- This deviceK253398 Disposable Surgical Mask (Non-Sterile) (EFX3PLBLKMSK300)Efofex, Inc. · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K874608 | Tecnol Fluid Shield Surgical Mask | Tecnol New Jersey Wound Care, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −8 | K955556 | Fluid Resistant Mask | American Threshold Healthcare | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K082258 | Crosstex Isolite and Isofluid Earloop Face Masks and Isofluid Fogfree Face… | Crosstex International | 2008 | — |
| −6 | K110455 | Kimberly-Clark Low Barrier, Astm 2100 Face Masks | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 2011 | — |
| −5 | K111402 | KC200, Surgical Mask, KC200, Procedure Mask, KC300, Surgicalmask, Fluidshield… | Kimberly-Clark | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K131879 | KC 300 Surgical Mask | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 2013 | 1 |
| −3 | K133070 | SURGICAL FACE MASK (Ear Loops and Tie-on) | Bh Medical Products Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K202761 | Medical Surgical Mask (Non-sterile) | Guangdong Goodfeeling Hygiene Material Tec Co., Ltd. | 2021 | — |
| −1 | K223823 | Disposable Surgical Face Mask | Efofex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K253398 | Disposable Surgical Mask (Non-Sterile) (EFX3PLBLKMSK300) | Efofex, Inc. | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 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.
Planning a device in FXX? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new FXX device
- #1 K201479 DemeMASKscore 40.2 · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K223823 | Disposable Surgical Face MaskSummary page 6…, Inc. K253398 5. Legally Marketed Predicate Device 510(k) Number K223823 Trade Name Disposable Surgical Mask Common Name Disposable Surgical Mask… | 2023 |
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 39 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.5 years on median.
- 2 of the 11 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All FXX devicesFXX Mask, Surgical: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, 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?
This single use surgical mask EFX3PLBLKMSK300 is intended to be worn to protect both the patient and health care 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 to blood and body fluids. This is a single use, disposal device, provided non-sterile.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K253398 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K253398: Disposable Surgical Mask (Non-Sterile) (EFX3PLBLKMSK300).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K253398
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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