510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDiamondcoat Ultrasonic Inserts
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Dentsply International · ELC Scaler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Feb 7, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K923639 (Dentsply Intl., 1992) after a 25-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1992. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Feb 7, 2003
- Review
- 25 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ELC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K923639 (1992). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK923639 Diamond Coated Dental InsertsDentsply Intl. · 1992
- This deviceK030111 Diamondcoat Ultrasonic InsertsDentsply International · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK192033 Contour P-Insert 90, Contour P-Insert 45, Contour P-Insert Tri Tip…Bennett Jacoby, Dds, Ms, Inc. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K192033Contour P-Insert 90, Contour P-Insert 45, Contour P-Insert Tri Tip, Contour P-Insert WC…Bennett Jacoby, Dds, Ms, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K923639 | Diamond Coated Dental Inserts | Dentsply Intl. | 1992 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K030111 | Diamondcoat Ultrasonic Inserts | Dentsply International | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K192033 | Contour P-Insert 90, Contour P-Insert 45, Contour P-Insert Tri Tip, Contour… | Bennett Jacoby, Dds, Ms, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new ELC device
- #1 K260773 Varios Combi Pro2score 12.5 · 6 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K923639 | Diamond Coated Dental InsertsSummary page 1…DIAMOND COATED INSERTS CL. ISSIF[CATION NAME: Accessory to dental unit (872.4850) PR: ;DICATE DEVICES : Diamond Coated Inserts K923639 DESCRIF'TION OF DEVICE: DIAMOND COATED INSERTS arc coated with a fine grit dia nond powder. The diamonds are bonded by an elect… | 1992 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K192033 | Contour P-Insert 90, Contour P-Insert 45, Contour P-Insert Tri Tip, Contour P-Insert WC… | 2020 | 0 |
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- Of its descendants, K192033 (Bennett Jacoby, Dds, Ms, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All ELC devicesELC Scaler, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · ELC
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ELC
104in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ELC
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ELC
284in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ELC, 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 | 6 | 92 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 216 | 0 | 58 |
| 2009 | 4 | 121 | 0 | 108 |
| 2010 | 4 | 201 | 0 | 79 |
| 2011 | 3 | 122 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 13 | 174 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 | 193 | 0 | 37 |
| 2015 | 5 | 150 | 0 | 135 |
| 2016 | 3 | 88 | 0 | 169 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 356 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 289 |
| 2019 | 4 | 192 | 0 | 302 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 164 |
| 2021 | 3 | 196 | 0 | 166 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 2 | 165 |
| 2023 | 5 | 258 | 0 | 210 |
| 2024 | 4 | 104 | 0 | 219 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 284 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Used for:
(1) Removal of extremely tenacious deposits of calculus in both non-surgical and surgically exposed cases;
(2) Removal of overhangs and re-contouring of dental restorations (amalgam, gold, composite, acrylic and porcelain) in both non-surgical and surgically exposed cases; and
(3) Soft tissue debridement--removal of tissue tags, particularly in intrabony lesions.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K030111 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K030111: Diamondcoat Ultrasonic Inserts.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K030111
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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