510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPiezotome
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Satelec · ELC Scaler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on May 3, 2006 as substantially equivalent to K050895 (Satelec, 2005) after a 90-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- May 3, 2006
- Review
- 90 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ELC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K942139 (1995). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 5 generations backK942139 Suprasson P MaxSatelec · 1995
- 4 generations backK961158 Suprasson P5 BoosterSatelec · 1996
- 3 generations backK972026 SP4044 & SP4055 Lux ModulesSatelec · 1997
- 2 generations backK033764 SP Newtron ModuleSatelec · 2004
- 1 generation backK050895 Surpasson P5 NewtronSatelec · 2005
- This deviceK060275 PiezotomeSatelec · 2006
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Line of descent and top descendants
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
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K050895 | Surpasson P5 NewtronSummary page 1…cation of Predicate Device Device Applicant 510(k) No. Date Cleared Suprasson® P5 Newtron Satelec K050895 April 20, 2005 The Satelec PiezotomeTM is substantially equivalent to the predicate device by Satelec, the S… | 2005 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 11 years and passes through 1 company; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K050895.
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?
Periodontics Endodontics Scaling Prosthesis Please refer to the attached listing for a detailed description. Periodontics: * Root planing * Initial therapy * Treatment of periodontal pockets * Treatment of furcations * Maintenance therapy * Implant maintenance Endodontics: * Canal preparation * Canal cleaning * Canal filling * Gutta percha condensation * Treatment resumption * Retro Surgery * Micro Retro Surgery Scaling (prophylaxis): * Interdental…
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Periodontics
Endodontics
Scaling
Prosthesis
Please refer to the attached listing for a detailed description.
Periodontics:
* Root planing
* Initial therapy
* Treatment of periodontal pockets
* Treatment of furcations
* Maintenance therapy
* Implant maintenance
Endodontics:
* Canal preparation
* Canal cleaning
* Canal filling
* Gutta percha condensation
* Treatment resumption
* Retro Surgery
* Micro Retro Surgery
Scaling (prophylaxis):
* Interdental junction treatment
* Tooth neck and subgingival treatment
* Treatment of large deposits
* Treatment of coating and tobacco stains
* Interproximal treatment
Prosthesis (conservative/restorative):
* Inlay/onlay condensation
* Amalgam plugging
* Loosening prostheses (bridge, crown, post, pivot...)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K060275 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K060275: Piezotome.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K060275
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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