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Lubrina, Model Him-1

K070074510(k) TraditionalCleared May 31, 2007143-day reviewClass I21 CFR 872.4200

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

J. Morita USA, Inc. · EFB Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental

Cleared on May 31, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K012308 (Kavo America, 2002) and 1 other predicate after a 143-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2001. 3 later devices descend from it.

Decided
May 31, 2007
Review
143 days
Class
Class I
Product code
EFB
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K010127 (2001). 2 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2002: 1 other ancestor2009: 1 descendant cleared2020: 1 descendant cleared2012: 1 descendant clearedK010127 · W & H Assistina · A-Dec, Inc. · 2001200020052010201520202025
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 3 descendants K010127 · W & H Assistina · A-Dec, Inc. · 20010
  1. Root · 1 generation backK010127 W & H AssistinaA-Dec, Inc. · 2001
  2. This deviceK070074 Lubrina, Model Him-1J. Morita USA, Inc. · 2007
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK190509 Lubrina 2J. Morita USA, Inc. · 2020
  4. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK103697 TorqtechJ. Morita USA, Inc. · 2012
  5. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK093072 Starcare Handpiece Maintenance UnitDentalez, Inc. · 2009

Most influential descendants

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  • K190509Lubrina 2J. Morita USA, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K103697TorqtechJ. Morita USA, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly0descendants
  • K093072Starcare Handpiece Maintenance UnitDentalez, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K010127W & H AssistinaA-Dec, Inc.2001—
0 (this device)K070074Lubrina, Model Him-1J. Morita USA, Inc.2007—
+1K190509Lubrina 2J. Morita USA, Inc.2020—
+1K103697TorqtechJ. Morita USA, Inc.2012—
+1K093072Starcare Handpiece Maintenance UnitDentalez, Inc.2009—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200210

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200910
201210
202010
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K070074, 2001–2020Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K012308Kavo Quattrocare
Summary page 2
…the device is designed in a similar structure and performance. · Predicate device The HIM-1 is substantially equivalent to the Kavo QUATTROcare from KaVo America (K #012308) and the W & H Assistina from A-Dec, Inc. ( K #010127). The HIM-I has similar general intended uses, similar principles of operat…
Kavo America20021
*K010127W & H Assistina
Summary page 2
…formance. · Predicate device The HIM-1 is substantially equivalent to the Kavo QUATTROcare from KaVo America (K #012308) and the W & H Assistina from A-Dec, Inc. ( K #010127). The HIM-I has similar general intended uses, similar principles of operation, and similar technological characteristics as the…
A-Dec, Inc.2001—

Also cleared against K012308: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (3)

3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K190509Lubrina 2J. Morita USA, Inc.20200
K103697TorqtechJ. Morita USA, Inc.20120
K093072Starcare Handpiece Maintenance UnitDentalez, Inc.20090

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?

  • 1 of the 2 ancestors has a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K190509 (J. Morita USA, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K012308.

How does its category compare?

All EFB devices

EFB Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · EFB

1in 2025

2007: 122008: 72009: 112010: 82011: 42012: 82013: 32014: 72015: 72016: 32017: 72018: 32019: 32020: 52021: 22022: 52023: 42024: 52025: 12026 (partial year): 4
2007high 12 (2007) · low 1 (2025)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · EFB

209in 2024

2007: 61 days median2008: 97 days median2009: 120 days median2010: 116 days median2011: 168 days median2012: 130 days median2013: 207 days median2014: 200 days median2015: 296 days median2016: 205 days median2017: 246 days median2018: 210 days median2019: 348 days median2020: 259 days median2022: 430 days median2023: 158 days median2024: 209 days median2026 (partial year): 252 days median
2007high 430 (2022) · low 61 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · EFB

No recall names EFB since 2007.

Adverse event reports per year · EFB

83in 2025

2007: 132008: 192009: 402010: 782011: 962012: 972013: 612014: 732015: 872016: 1222017: 1532018: 812019: 1172020: 942021: 1232022: 1572023: 1162024: 1042025: 83
2007high 157 (2022) · low 13 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code EFB, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071261013
2008797019
200911120040
20108116078
20114168096
20128130097
20133207061
20147200073
20157296087
201632050122
201772460153
20183210081
201933480117
20205259094
20212—0123
202254300157
202341580116
202452090104
20251—083
202642520—

What is it indicated for?

LUBRINA HIM-I is intended for internal cleaning, i.e., purging of old lubricant, for the maintenance of rotating dental and surgical instruments.

NOTE: LUBRiNA HIM-1 should be used only with pre-cleaned dental handpieces and before they are sterilized.

CAUTION: FEDERAL (US) law restricts the use of this device to licensed professionals.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K070074: Lubrina, Model Him-1.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070074

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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