510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTulip Alginate Impression Material
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Cavex Holland BV · ELW Material, Impression
Cleared on Dec 13, 2002 after a 58-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 13, 2002
- Review
- 58 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ELW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK023466 Tulip Alginate Impression MaterialCavex Holland BV · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK140074 Hygedent Alginate Impression MaterialHygedent, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK170812 HygePLUS Alginate Impression MaterialHygedent, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK141092 MARK3Cavex Holland BV · 2014
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K023466 | Tulip Alginate Impression Material | Cavex Holland BV | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K140074 | Hygedent Alginate Impression Material | Hygedent, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K170812 | HygePLUS Alginate Impression Material | Hygedent, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K141092 | MARK3 | Cavex Holland BV | 2014 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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.
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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, K140074 (Hygedent, Inc., 2014) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All ELW devicesELW Material, Impression: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · ELW
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ELW
98in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ELW
3in 2016
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ELW
22in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ELW, 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 | 7 | 60 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 | 30 | 0 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 | 88 | 1 | 16 |
| 2011 | 9 | 83 | 0 | 15 |
| 2012 | 7 | 87 | 1 | 14 |
| 2013 | 5 | 67 | 3 | 32 |
| 2014 | 11 | 122 | 0 | 35 |
| 2015 | 8 | 93 | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 7 | 166 | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 | 3 | 89 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 126 | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 3 | 76 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 | 60 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 3 | 98 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 22 |
| 2026 | 3 | 268 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Tulip Alginate impression material is a dental impression material based on alginate. It is used for taking impressions of the oral cavity with the purpose of constructing a gypsum cast that is a copy of the situation in the mouth. It is a general purpose impression material for making study models, first impressions for the construction of individual trays, situation models, orthodontic impressions etc.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K023466 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K023466: Tulip Alginate Impression Material.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K023466
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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