# K013881: Ribbond - Triaxial

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Ribbond, Inc.
- Decided: Jan 25, 2002 after 63 days
- Product code: EBI (Resin, Denture, Relining, Repairing, Rebasing)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3760
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K913040 (1991). 1 ancestor in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K913040: Ribbond (TM), Ribbond, Inc. (1991) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K034024: Tescera Fiber Bundles, Fiber Mesh and Fiber Cylinders (2004), 0 descendants of its own
- K031070: Carbon Fiber Bridge, Model 28757 (2003), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Ribbond-Triaxial is intended to provide reinforcement to acrylic or composite resins used for dental restorations. It is used by dentists and dental technicians. It can be used for the following applications: As reinforcement in manufacturing and/or repairing full or partial-dentures as well as overdentures, night-guards and orthodontic appliances. To repair and reinforce resin or composite prostheses including temporary and permanent bonded and removable bridges. To reinforce splints used to immobilize teeth.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K013881
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology