# K963501: Herrick Ultimate Punctum Plug

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Lacrimedics, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 14, 1997 after 223 days
- Product code: LZU (Plug, Punctum)
- Device class: U
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. The FDA summary names its predicate without a number.
- (no number) Tapered-Shaft Punctum Plug (marketed by Eagle Vision and Ciba Vision): named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Soft Plug (marketed by Oasis): named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Punctum Plug (marketed by FCI Ophthalmics): named in the summary without a submission number

## Indications for use
Used to enhance retention of eye fluids by occlusion of one or more punctum, reducing lacrimal flow. Useful for treatment of dry eye and other conditions where enhancement of tear retention is indicated.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K963501
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology