510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAsc-12 Piezoelectric Scaler
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aseptico, Inc. · ELC Scaler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Apr 11, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K961158 (Satelec, 1996) and 1 other predicate after a 13-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Apr 11, 2007
- Review
- 13 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ELC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K942139 (1995). 3 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K942139 | Suprasson P Max | Satelec | 1995 | — |
| −1 | K961158 | Suprasson P5 Booster | Satelec | 1996 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070866 | Asc-12 Piezoelectric Scaler | Aseptico, Inc. | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 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 ELC? 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 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? (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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K961158 | Suprasson P5 BoosterSummary page 1…xact same scaler tips to be used with the ASC-12. See tip movement compatibility data. Features of Substantial Equivalence to the Satelec Suprasson P5 Booster - 510(k) #K961158 and the NSK Varios 350 -510(k)#K031421 1) Intended Use: scaling and endodontic procedures, including: Scaling:… | 1996 |
| * | K031421 | Ultrasonic Scaler, Models Varios 350 Lux, Varios 350 (NO Light), Varios 550, Varios 150…Summary page 1…he ASC-12. See tip movement compatibility data. Features of Substantial Equivalence to the Satelec Suprasson P5 Booster - 510(k) #K961158 and the NSK Varios 350 -510(k)#K031421 1) Intended Use: scaling and endodontic procedures, including: Scaling: Interdentium treatment… | 2004 |
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 12 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10.9 years on median.
- 1 of the 3 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K961158.
How does its category compare?
All ELC devicesELC Scaler, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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?
The ASC-12 is an ultrasonic scaler that is intended for the following procedures:
Scaling:
Interdentium treatment
Tooth neck and subgingival treatment
Treatment of large dental calculi
Treatment of coatings and tobacco stains
Treatment of periodontal pockets
Interproximal treatment
Loosening of crowns and posts
Endodontics:
Pulp Chamber Cleaning
Canal filling by ultrasonic gutta-percha condensation
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070866 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070866: Asc-12 Piezoelectric Scaler.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070866
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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