Modification To: Lofric Plus Single Use Urinary Catheter
510(k) K012374
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FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK012374 | Date23 Aug 2001 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- GBM
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 876.5130
- Advisory Committee
- Gastroenterology, Urology
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 25 Sep 2026
This device is a single-use urinary catheter designed for intermittent bladder drainage. It consists of a catheter coated with a hydrophilic low-friction coating that becomes slippery upon immersion in water or physiological saline solution for 30 seconds, facilitating insertion.
The device is supplied sterile and intended for single use. It is classified as a Class II medical device under FDA regulation number 876.5130 and has received FDA 510(k) clearance (K012374) as substantially equivalent to a predicate device. The product is manufactured by Astra Tech, Inc. in Northborough, MA, and is authorized for distribution in the United States.
Other devices from Astra Tech, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 25 Sep 2026
What is the Modification to: LoFric Plus Single Use Urinary Catheter used for?
This device is designed for intermittent bladder drainage, allowing temporary emptying of the bladder in patients who cannot void naturally. It is intended for single use only and is not meant for indwelling or long-term catheterization.
How is the Modification to: LoFric Plus Single Use Urinary Catheter supplied and prepared for use?
The catheter is supplied sterile and features a hydrophilic low-friction coating that activates upon immersion in water or physiological saline solution for 30 seconds, becoming slippery to facilitate smooth insertion during intermittent catheterization.
Is the Modification to: LoFric Plus Single Use Urinary Catheter reusable or single-use?
The device is explicitly intended for single use only and must be discarded after each catheterization procedure. Reuse is not recommended as it may compromise sterility, coating integrity, and patient safety.