# K060126: Absoanchor Microimplant

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Dentos, Inc.
- Decided: May 16, 2006 after 118 days
- Product code: DZE (Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3640
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 6 generations back to K894844 (1990). 18 ancestors in all.
19 later devices descend from it; 3 cite it directly.
0 of 38 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K042965: Tomas Pin, Dentaurum, Inc. (2005) Summary page 1.
- K033767: Dual Top Anchor System Screws, Jeil Medical Corporation (2004) Summary page 1.
- K042289: Mdi Ortho, Imtec Corp. (2004) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K071490: Leone Orthodontic Mini Implant (2008), 14 descendants of its own
- K090476: Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screw (2009), 13 descendants of its own
- K110392: PSM Lomas / Benefit Screws (2011), 5 descendants of its own
- K161335: Dual Top Screw System (2017), 3 descendants of its own
- K063149: Orthodontic Taads (Temporary Anatomical Anchor Device System) (2007), 2 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The intended purpose of the AbsoAnchor microimplant is to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K060126
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology