510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAscent Universal Adhesive, Model 006-00028
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
CAO Group, Inc. · KLE Agent, Tooth Bonding, Resin
Cleared on Apr 26, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K982394 (Dentsply Intl., 1998) after a 73-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1993. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Apr 26, 2007
- Review
- 73 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KLE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K931812 (1993). 8 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK931812 New Dentine AdhesiveDentsply Intl. · 1993
- 4 generations backK960823 Prime & Bond 2.0 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding AgentDentsply Intl. · 1996
- 3 generations backK962348 Prime & Bond 2.1 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding AgentDentsply Intl. · 1996
- 2 generations backK964525 Prime & Bond 2.1 M.P. Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent W/ActivatorDentsply Intl. · 1997
- 1 generation backK982394 Prime & Bond NT Dual Cure Universal Dental Adhesive SystemDentsply Intl. · 1998
- This deviceK070413 Ascent Universal Adhesive, Model 006-00028CAO Group, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK092616 Ascent Bond Universal Adhesive System, Models 006-00029, 006-00030…CAO Group, Inc. · 2009
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K092616Ascent Bond Universal Adhesive System, Models 006-00029, 006-00030, 006-00044, 006-00045CAO Group, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K931812 | New Dentine Adhesive | Dentsply Intl. | 1993 | — |
| −4 | K960823 | Prime & Bond 2.0 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent | Dentsply Intl. | 1996 | — |
| −3 | K962348 | Prime & Bond 2.1 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent | Dentsply Intl. | 1996 | — |
| −2 | K964525 | Prime & Bond 2.1 M.P. Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent W/Activator | Dentsply Intl. | 1997 | — |
| −1 | K982394 | Prime & Bond NT Dual Cure Universal Dental Adhesive System | Dentsply Intl. | 1998 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070413 | Ascent Universal Adhesive, Model 006-00028 | CAO Group, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K092616 | Ascent Bond Universal Adhesive System, Models 006-00029, 006-00030, 006-00044… | CAO Group, Inc. | 2009 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
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.
Planning a device in KLE? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new KLE device
- #1 K262252 MPa Max adhesivescore 15.1 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K982394 | Prime & Bond NT Dual Cure Universal Dental Adhesive SystemSummary page 1…KLE) Legally Marketed Predicate Devices for Substantial Equivalence: Prime & Bond NT Dual Cure, Manufactured by Dentsply International 510(k) Number: K982394 Rationale for Substantial Equivalence: The aforementioned device shares similarities for use in the oral environment for… | 1998 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K092616 | Ascent Bond Universal Adhesive System, Models 006-00029, 006-00030, 006-00044, 006-00045 | 2009 | 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?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- None of the 8 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K092616 (CAO Group, Inc., 2009) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K982394.
How does its category compare?
All KLE devicesKLE Agent, Tooth Bonding, Resin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KLE
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KLE
149in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KLE
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KLE
3in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KLE, 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 | 14 | 71 | 2 | 18 |
| 2008 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 | 79 | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 | 93 | 1 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 | 100 | 0 | 69 |
| 2012 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 176 |
| 2013 | 11 | 115 | 0 | 248 |
| 2014 | 6 | 120 | 0 | 260 |
| 2015 | 10 | 118 | 0 | 100 |
| 2016 | 3 | 148 | 1 | 47 |
| 2017 | 4 | 171 | 1 | 42 |
| 2018 | 8 | 124 | 0 | 31 |
| 2019 | 6 | 143 | 0 | 20 |
| 2020 | 6 | 195 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4 | 163 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 | 98 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 | 61 | 1 | 12 |
| 2025 | 3 | 149 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 7 | 84 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Ascent Universal Adhesive is indicated for direct bonding to:
* Dentin
* Enamel
* Composite
* Porcelain
* Metal
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070413 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070413: Ascent Universal Adhesive, Model 006-00028.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070413
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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