K021831 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the OPAQUE HERRICK LACRIMAL PLUG, 0.3MM,0.5MM,0.7MM, MODELS HLP3-OPB,HLP50OPB,HLP.... Classified as Plug, Punctum (product code LZU).
Submitted by Lacrimedics, Inc. (Eastsound, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on July 1, 2002 after a review of 27 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Ophthalmic FDA review panel. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.
Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.