510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNobel Biocare Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235 and 31236
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Feb 23, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K021584 (Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc., 2002) and 1 other predicate after an 89-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1996. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 23, 2004
- Review
- 89 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K962845 (1996). 3 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK962845 Replace HA Coated ImplantsSteri-Oss, Inc. · 1996
- 2 generations backK021584 Replace Scalloped Margin Implant SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2002
- 1 generation backK030257 Nobel Perfect Implant SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2003
- This deviceK033724 Nobel Biocare Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235 and 31236Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK040573 Nobel Biocare Permanent Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235, 31236Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK050444 Nobelreplace Adapter, Model 32412Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK063592 Adapter PS RP-NP, 34551, Adapter PS WP-RP,34552, Abutment Screw PS…Nobel Biocare AB · 2007
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K040573Nobel Biocare Permanent Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235, 31236Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly2descendants
- K050444Nobelreplace Adapter, Model 32412Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2005 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K063592Adapter PS RP-NP, 34551, Adapter PS WP-RP,34552, Abutment Screw PS RP-NP, 34553…Nobel Biocare AB · 2007 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K962845 | Replace HA Coated Implants | Steri-Oss, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −2 | K021584 | Replace Scalloped Margin Implant System | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −1 | K030257 | Nobel Perfect Implant System | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K033724 | Nobel Biocare Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235 and 31236 | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K040573 | Nobel Biocare Permanent Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235, 31236 | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K050444 | Nobelreplace Adapter, Model 32412 | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +3 | K063592 | Adapter PS RP-NP, 34551, Adapter PS WP-RP,34552, Abutment Screw PS RP-NP… | Nobel Biocare AB | 2007 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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.
Planning a device in NHA? 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 NHA device
- #1 K222288 DESS Dental Smart Solutionsscore 30.6 · 19 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K021584 | Replace Scalloped Margin Implant SystemSummary page 1…rade or Proprietary or Model Name: Nobel Biocare Centric Post Legally Marketed Device(s): Replace® Scalloped Margin Implant System (K021584) Nobel Perfect Implant System (K030257) Device Description: Nobel Biocare's Centric Po… | 2002 |
| * | K030257 | Nobel Perfect Implant SystemSummary page 1…ic Post Legally Marketed Device(s): Replace® Scalloped Margin Implant System (K021584) Nobel Perfect Implant System (K030257) Device Description: Nobel Biocare's Centric Post is a hollow, accessory component designed to enhance the performance of the… | 2003 |
What descends from it? (3)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K040573 | Nobel Biocare Permanent Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235, 31236 | 2004 | 2 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 8 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K040573 (Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc., 2004) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K021584.
How does its category compare?
All NHA devicesNHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · NHA
40in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NHA
147in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NHA
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NHA
838in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NHA, 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 | 38 | 91 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 31 | 90 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 30 | 95 | 0 | 30 |
| 2010 | 19 | 162 | 0 | 61 |
| 2011 | 31 | 130 | 5 | 56 |
| 2012 | 25 | 171 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 22 | 184 | 1 | 143 |
| 2014 | 27 | 160 | 0 | 146 |
| 2015 | 29 | 151 | 1 | 858 |
| 2016 | 38 | 202 | 36 | 314 |
| 2017 | 31 | 188 | 2 | 577 |
| 2018 | 31 | 200 | 1 | 591 |
| 2019 | 28 | 160 | 0 | 530 |
| 2020 | 38 | 153 | 7 | 458 |
| 2021 | 29 | 211 | 0 | 546 |
| 2022 | 33 | 142 | 0 | 497 |
| 2023 | 51 | 147 | 3 | 618 |
| 2024 | 43 | 158 | 0 | 635 |
| 2025 | 40 | 147 | 1 | 838 |
| 2026 | 23 | 169 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Nobel Biocare Centric Post is a support component indicated for use as an alignment post to center a temporary abutment and act as a seal to prohibit fluids from seeping into the implant interior during temporization.
The Nobel Biocare Centric Post is a component within the implant system, which is intended for use in restoring the chewing function of fully edentulous and/or partially edentulous patients.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K033724 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K033724: Nobel Biocare Centric Post, Models 31234, 31235 and 31236.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K033724
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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