510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2026P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Straumann USA · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Sep 11, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K052272 (Straumann USA, 2006) and 2 other predicates after a 39-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1990. 264 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Sep 11, 2007
- Review
- 39 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K894844 (1990). 13 ancestors in all. 264 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK894844 Bonefit Implant System Accessories & InstrumentsStraumann Institute, Ltd. · 1990
- 6 generations backK990342 Synocta ProstheticsStraumann USA · 1999
- 5 generations backK013798 Prosthetic Accessories to the Iti Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2001
- 4 generations backK020096 Esthetic Ease Abutments for the Iti Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2002 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK033243 Iti Synocta Meso AbutmentsStraumann USA · 2003
- 2 generations backK052272 Straumann Computer Aided Restoration ServiceStraumann USA · 2006
- 1 generation backK061277 Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service (C.a.R.E.S.) Ceramic…Straumann USA · 2007
- This deviceK072151 P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsStraumann USA · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 263 of its ownK081005 P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 240 of its ownK100152 Sirona Cad/Cam SystemSirona Dental Systems GmbH · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 171 of its ownK082545 Straumann NN Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 169 of its ownK093113 Etkon ES1, Model 019.0001, Etkon Visual, Straumann Cadcam AbutmentInstitut Straumann AG · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 167 of its ownK101465 Straumann Cares Bridge; Straumann Cares Dolder BarInstitut Straumann AG · 2010
Showing 5 of 264 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 264 · See all- K081005P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008 · cites it directly263descendants
- K100152Sirona Cad/Cam SystemSirona Dental Systems GmbH · 2010 · 2 generations on240descendants
- K082545Straumann NN Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008 · 2 generations on171descendants
- K093113Etkon ES1, Model 019.0001, Etkon Visual, Straumann Cadcam AbutmentInstitut Straumann AG · 2009 · cites it directly169descendants
- K101465Straumann Cares Bridge; Straumann Cares Dolder BarInstitut Straumann AG · 2010 · 2 generations on167descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K894844 | Bonefit Implant System Accessories & Instruments | Straumann Institute, Ltd. | 1990 | — |
| −6 | K990342 | Synocta Prosthetics | Straumann USA | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K013798 | Prosthetic Accessories to the Iti Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K020096 | Esthetic Ease Abutments for the Iti Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2002 | 1 |
| −3 | K033243 | Iti Synocta Meso Abutments | Straumann USA | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K052272 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service | Straumann USA | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K061277 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service (C.a.R.E.S.) Ceramic Coping | Straumann USA | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K072151 | P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Straumann USA | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K081005 | P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Institut Straumann AG | 2008 | 1 |
| +2 | K100152 | Sirona Cad/Cam System | Sirona Dental Systems GmbH | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K082545 | Straumann NN Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Institut Straumann AG | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K093113 | Etkon ES1, Model 019.0001, Etkon Visual, Straumann Cadcam Abutment | Institut Straumann AG | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K101465 | Straumann Cares Bridge; Straumann Cares Dolder Bar | Institut Straumann AG | 2010 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| 2026 | 14 | 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 NHA? 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 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K052272 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration ServiceSummary page 1…mber: §872.3630 3. Legally Marketed Device to which Equivalence is Claimed (Predicate Device) RN CARES Titanium Abutment, K052272 RN CARES Ceramic Coping, K061277 RC Meso Abutment, K062129 4. Description of the Device Th… | 2006 |
| * | K061277 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service (C.a.R.E.S.) Ceramic CopingSummary page 1…Legally Marketed Device to which Equivalence is Claimed (Predicate Device) RN CARES Titanium Abutment, K052272 RN CARES Ceramic Coping, K061277 RC Meso Abutment, K062129 4. Description of the Device The Straumann P.004 Dental Implant System is… | 2007 |
| * | K062129 | P.0004 ImplantsSummary page 1…Equivalence is Claimed (Predicate Device) RN CARES Titanium Abutment, K052272 RN CARES Ceramic Coping, K061277 RC Meso Abutment, K062129 4. Description of the Device The Straumann P.004 Dental Implant System is an integrated system of en… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (264)
See all 2645 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K081005 | P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | 2008 | 263 |
| K093113 | Etkon ES1, Model 019.0001, Etkon Visual, Straumann Cadcam Abutment | 2009 | 169 |
| K120822 | Straumann Cares Variobase Abutment NNC, Straumann Cares Variobase Abutment RN, Straumann… | 2012 | 165 |
| K150899 | Straumann CARES Titanium Alloy (TAN) Abutment | 2015 | 11 |
| K141120 | Zimmer ZFX Titanium Abutment for Straumann Bone Level Implant System | 2014 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Class II | Z-1632-2026 | Process control | A material mix-up had occurred during the manufacturing of Straumann¿ Custom Abutments. More specifically, a raw material bar of TAN-material (SAP #701924 / Lot 7130439) was incorrectly identified as a Titanium Bar Ti Gr4 D (SAP #701922 /… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 17 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 1 of the 13 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K081005 (Institut Straumann AG, 2008) has gone furthest, with 263 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K052272.
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?
Abutments are placed into the dental implants to provide support for prosthetic restoration such as crowns or bridges. The P.004 RC CARES Titanium Abutment is indicated for cemented restoration. The abutment can be used in single tooth replacements and multiple tooth restorations.
Abutments are placed into the dental implants to provide support for prosthetic restoration such as crowns or bridges. The P.004 RC CARES Ceramic Abutment is indicated for single tooth replacements and multiple tooth restorations. The prosthetic restoration can be cemented or directly veneered/screw retained.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072151 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K072151: P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072151
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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