510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVenus Universal Light Curing Composite
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Heraeus Kulzer, Inc. · EBF Material, Tooth Shade, Resin
Cleared on Feb 28, 2002 after a 44-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 28, 2002
- Review
- 44 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EBF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
13 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK020131 Venus Universal Light Curing CompositeHeraeus Kulzer, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 12 of its ownK042929 Estenia C&BKuraray Medical Kurashiki Plant · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 6 of its ownK111982 Clearfil DC Core PlusKuraray America, Inc. · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK142625 PANAVIA SA Cement Plus Automix; (Universal (A2), White…Kuraray Noritake Dental, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK063595 Clearfil Majesty PosteriorKuraray America, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK150704 PANAVIA V5: Standard Kit (Universal (A2)), Standard Kit (Clear)…Kuraray Noritake Dental, Inc. · 2015
Showing 5 of 13 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K042929Estenia C&BKuraray Medical Kurashiki Plant · 2004 · cites it directly12descendants
- K111982Clearfil DC Core PlusKuraray America, Inc. · 2011 · 2 generations on6descendants
- K142625PANAVIA SA Cement Plus Automix; (Universal (A2), White, Translucent); Value Pack…Kuraray Noritake Dental, Inc. · 2015 · 3 generations on4descendants
- K063595Clearfil Majesty PosteriorKuraray America, Inc. · 2007 · 2 generations on4descendants
- K150704PANAVIA V5: Standard Kit (Universal (A2)), Standard Kit (Clear), Introductory Kit…Kuraray Noritake Dental, Inc. · 2015 · 2 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K020131 | Venus Universal Light Curing Composite | Heraeus Kulzer, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K042929 | Estenia C&B | Kuraray Medical Kurashiki Plant | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K111982 | Clearfil DC Core Plus | Kuraray America, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K142625 | PANAVIA SA Cement Plus Automix; (Universal (A2), White, Translucent); Value… | Kuraray Noritake Dental, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K063595 | Clearfil Majesty Posterior | Kuraray America, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +2 | K150704 | PANAVIA V5: Standard Kit (Universal (A2)), Standard Kit (Clear), Introductory… | Kuraray Noritake Dental, Inc. | 2015 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 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.
Planning a device in EBF? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new EBF device
- #1 K202846 Tera Harzscore 18.5 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin 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? (13)
See all 131 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K042929 | Estenia C&B | 2004 | 12 |
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, K042929 (Kuraray Medical Kurashiki Plant, 2004) has gone furthest, with 12 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All EBF devicesEBF Material, Tooth Shade, Resin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · EBF
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EBF
43in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EBF
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EBF
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EBF, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19 | 49 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 14 | 79 | 42 | 10 |
| 2009 | 20 | 84 | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 19 | 75 | 6 | 31 |
| 2011 | 19 | 81 | 7 | 31 |
| 2012 | 11 | 86 | 0 | 62 |
| 2013 | 13 | 153 | 0 | 246 |
| 2014 | 10 | 112 | 0 | 195 |
| 2015 | 17 | 123 | 0 | 119 |
| 2016 | 20 | 205 | 0 | 143 |
| 2017 | 15 | 108 | 4 | 42 |
| 2018 | 15 | 115 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 17 | 159 | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 | 190 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 178 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 17 | 63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 87 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 18 | 120 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 16 | 59 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Direct restoration of Class I-V cavities
Direct composite veneers
Shape corrections of teeth
Temporary splinting of teeth loosened by trauma or periodontal disease
Indirect restorations
Restoration of primary teeth
Core build-up
Temporary repairs of porcelain, composite
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/K020131 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K020131: Venus Universal Light Curing Composite.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K020131
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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