510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKaltogel Wound Dressing
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Calgon Corp. · KMF Bandage, Liquid
Cleared on Apr 7, 1994 after a 70-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 85 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 7, 1994
- Review
- 70 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- KMF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
85 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK940407 Kaltogel Wound DressingCalgon Corp. · 1994
- Descendant · cites it directly · 84 of its ownK983210 Algisite MSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 1998
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 83 of its ownK002896 Acticoat Foam Dressing, Algisite M Calcium Alginate DressingThe Westaim Corp. · 2001
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 53 of its ownK024298 Antimicrobial Alginate DressingAdvanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. · 2003
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 25 of its ownK032986 Clo-Surplusp.a.D.Scion Cardio-Vascular, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 17 of its ownK033869 Contreet Foam Cavity Dressing with Silver, Model 9628 (2X4 in.)Coloplast Corp. · 2004
Showing 5 of 85 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 85 · See all- K983210Algisite MSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 1998 · cites it directly84descendants
- K002896Acticoat Foam Dressing, Algisite M Calcium Alginate DressingThe Westaim Corp. · 2001 · 2 generations on83descendants
- K024298Antimicrobial Alginate DressingAdvanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. · 2003 · 3 generations on53descendants
- K032986Clo-Surplusp.a.D.Scion Cardio-Vascular, Inc. · 2004 · 4 generations on25descendants
- K033869Contreet Foam Cavity Dressing with Silver, Model 9628 (2X4 in.)Coloplast Corp. · 2004 · 4 generations on17descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K940407 | Kaltogel Wound Dressing | Calgon Corp. | 1994 | — |
| +1 | K983210 | Algisite M | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| +2 | K002896 | Acticoat Foam Dressing, Algisite M Calcium Alginate Dressing | The Westaim Corp. | 2001 | — |
| +3 | K024298 | Antimicrobial Alginate Dressing | Advanced Medical Solutions, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| +4 | K032986 | Clo-Surplusp.a.D. | Scion Cardio-Vascular, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +4 | K033869 | Contreet Foam Cavity Dressing with Silver, Model 9628 (2X4 in.) | Coloplast Corp. | 2004 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (85)
See all 851 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K983210 | Algisite M | 1998 | 84 |
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?
- Of its descendants, K983210 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 1998) has gone furthest, with 84 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KMF devicesKMF Bandage, Liquid: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KMF
1in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KMF
213in 2009
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KMF
1in 2011
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KMF
12in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KMF, 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 | — | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 213 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 1 | 16 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 34 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K940407 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K940407: Kaltogel Wound Dressing.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K940407
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026