# K980777: Dumex Pak-Its-Absorbasalt Cotton Gauze Packing

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Dumex Medical Surgical Products, Ltd.
- Decided: May 4, 1998 after 63 days
- Product code: FRO (Dressing, Wound, Drug)
- 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. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Indications for use
The "AbsorbaSalt® Cotton Gauze Packing is a dry dressing impregnated with crystalline seawater salt that is intended for use on moderately to heavily exudating wounds. The dressing will absorb exudate and maintain a moist hypertonic environment when applied to a wound. A moist wound environment will support autolytic debridement of the wound. The dressing is appropriate for the following indications: minor cuts, minor burns and minor lacerations. Under the guidance of a health care professional, "AbsorbaSalt" Cotton Gauze Packing is also indicated for surgical incisions and excisions, venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K980777
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology