510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2015Quickbridge TM Cylinder and Cap
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biomet 3i, Inc. · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Aug 30, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K061177 (Implant Innovations, Inc., 2006) after an 85-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1987. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Aug 30, 2007
- Review
- 85 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K871954 (1987). 4 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK871954 Abutment Head PostImplant Innovations International, Inc. · 1987
- 2 generations backK053170 Preformance PostsImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK061177 Provide Temporary CylinderImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK071551 Quickbridge TM Cylinder and CapBiomet 3i, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK130310 Certain Bellatek Provisional AbutmentsBiomet 3i · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K130310Certain Bellatek Provisional AbutmentsBiomet 3i · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K871954 | Abutment Head Post | Implant Innovations International, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| −2 | K053170 | Preformance Posts | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2006 | 3 |
| −1 | K061177 | Provide Temporary Cylinder | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K071551 | Quickbridge TM Cylinder and Cap | Biomet 3i, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K130310 | Certain Bellatek Provisional Abutments | Biomet 3i | 2013 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new NHA device
- #1 K222288 DESS Dental Smart Solutionsscore 30.6 · 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K061177 | Provide Temporary CylinderSummary page 1…ification Dental Devices Panel 21 CFR § 872.3630 Legally Marketed Certain Provide Temporary Cylinder, K061177, 5/16/06 Predicate Devices Device Description The QuickBridge provisional components consist of a non-… | 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K130310 | Certain Bellatek Provisional Abutments | 2013 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2015 | Class II | Z-2442-2016 | Packaging | Pouches may not have been sealed during packing. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- 1 of the 4 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K130310 (Biomet 3i, 2013) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K061177.
How does its category compare?
All NHA devicesNHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NHA
40in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NHA
147in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NHA
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NHA
838in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NHA, 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 | 38 | 91 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 31 | 90 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 30 | 95 | 0 | 30 |
| 2010 | 19 | 162 | 0 | 61 |
| 2011 | 31 | 130 | 5 | 56 |
| 2012 | 25 | 171 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 22 | 184 | 1 | 143 |
| 2014 | 27 | 160 | 0 | 146 |
| 2015 | 29 | 151 | 1 | 858 |
| 2016 | 38 | 202 | 36 | 314 |
| 2017 | 31 | 188 | 2 | 577 |
| 2018 | 31 | 200 | 1 | 591 |
| 2019 | 28 | 160 | 0 | 530 |
| 2020 | 38 | 153 | 7 | 458 |
| 2021 | 29 | 211 | 0 | 546 |
| 2022 | 33 | 142 | 0 | 497 |
| 2023 | 51 | 147 | 3 | 618 |
| 2024 | 43 | 158 | 0 | 635 |
| 2025 | 40 | 147 | 1 | 838 |
| 2026 | 23 | 169 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The QuickBridge System is intended to be mated with BIOMET 3i conical abutments for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants to support a prosthetic device in a partially or fully edentulous patient. The QuickBridge System is intended for use to support multiple unit prostheses in the mandible or maxilla for up to 180 days during endosseous and gingival healing.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071551 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071551: Quickbridge TM Cylinder and Cap.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071551
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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