510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPercuguard
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cleared on Feb 18, 2000 after a 203-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 18, 2000
- Review
- 203 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- LZB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK992539 PercuguardDigit-Pro · 2000
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK012199 DigicapHumana USA, Inc. · 2001
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK052387 Arthrex Fingershield Finger Guard, Model AR-7199-XXArthrex, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK042534 Marina Medical Finger ProtectorsMarina Medical Instruments, Inc. · 2005
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K992539 | Percuguard | Digit-Pro | 2000 | — |
| +1 | K012199 | Digicap | Humana USA, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| +1 | K052387 | Arthrex Fingershield Finger Guard, Model AR-7199-XX | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +2 | K042534 | Marina Medical Finger Protectors | Marina Medical Instruments, Inc. | 2005 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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- Recall history across each candidate’s familyin the report
What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (3)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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, K012199 (Humana USA, Inc., 2001) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LZB devicesLZB Finger Cot: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LZB
FDA has decided no LZB device since 2007.
Median 510(k) review, days · LZB
Too few LZB 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · LZB
No recall names LZB since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · LZB
No MAUDE report names LZB since 2007.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Tte intended use of PERCUGUARD ™ is 1o prevent accidental needie stick and/or sharps injuries to healthcare workers on the fingers and thumbs exposed to injuries.
it & a protective finger guard accessory 1o the examination glove. [tis used on the finger and/ar the thumb of the non-dominant hand usually used to retract, stabiize. or isolate in preparation for an injection procedure. i may be inverted and used to prevent accidental needls sticks while suturing. It can be used on the dorninant hand (device invertad) when isolating, retracting, stabilizing, or paipating tissue where sharp bane or wires are present in order ta protect the palm sids of the fingers o thumbs
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K992539 · printed Nov 4, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K992539: Percuguard.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K992539
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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