# K053235: NSK Precision Apex Locator (Pal)

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Medicsense USA
- Decided: Jan 24, 2006 after 67 days
- Product code: LQY (Locator, Root Apex)
- Device class: U
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K921979 (1993). 5 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K032743: Apex NRG, Medicnrg, Ltd. (2004) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The NSK Precision Apex Locator is intended for the measurement of the length of the root canal for the purpose of performing root canals and related dental procedures, for use by a trained professional in general dentistry.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K053235
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology