510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOrthodontic Polymer Composite Bracket
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Gestenco International AB · DYW Bracket, Plastic, Orthodontic
Cleared on Dec 22, 2005 after a 52-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Dec 22, 2005
- Review
- 52 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DYW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK053055 Orthodontic Polymer Composite BracketGestenco International AB · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK180718 Orthodontic Plastic Brackets and AccessoriesTomy, Inc. · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K180718Orthodontic Plastic Brackets and AccessoriesTomy, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K053055 | Orthodontic Polymer Composite Bracket | Gestenco International AB | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K180718 | Orthodontic Plastic Brackets and Accessories | Tomy, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 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? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K180718 | Orthodontic Plastic Brackets and Accessories | 2018 | 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?
- Of its descendants, K180718 (Tomy, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All DYW devicesDYW Bracket, Plastic, Orthodontic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · DYW
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DYW
372in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DYW
2in 2011
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DYW
1in 2017
MAUDE reports naming product code DYW, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 | 372 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Orthodontic Polymer Composite Bracket is intended to be bonded on teeth to aid in the
movement of patient's teeth during orthodontic treatment.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K053055 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K053055: Orthodontic Polymer Composite Bracket.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K053055
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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