# K981596: Ultrapak E

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Ultradent Products, Inc.
- Decided: Jul 31, 1998 after 88 days
- Product code: MVL (Cord, Retraction)
- 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
Ultrapak E is a retraction cord used for fixed prosthetic gingival retraction and hemostasis procedures; pack after preparation, leave five minutes, remove, and work. For direct restorative procedures; pack prior to bonding and/or restorative placement procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K981596
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology