510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPrimaconnex SD Esthetic Contour ZI Abutments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Nov 16, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K072572 (Lifecore Biomedical, Inc., 2007) and 2 other predicates after a 21-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Nov 16, 2007
- Review
- 21 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K960026 (1996). 52 ancestors in all, the oldest K851139 (1985). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK960026 Biohorizons Dental Implant SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK050506 Primasolo One-Piece Implants & Healing CapsLifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK051614 Primaconnex Internal Connection Implant System, Primaconnex Internal…Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK062876 Primaconnex Ceramic AbutmentsLifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK073032 Primaconnex SD Esthetic Contour ZI AbutmentsLifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2007
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- Root · 11 generations backK960026 Biohorizons Dental Implant SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1996
- 10 generations backK964330 Biohorizons Dental Implant System (Name Subject to Change)BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1997
- 9 generations backK972313 The Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1997
- 8 generations backK020133 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 7 generations backK020645 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 6 generations backK022795 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 5 generations backK030463 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK032351 The Maestro System 3.0MM Diameter ImplantBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK050506 Primasolo One-Piece Implants & Healing CapsLifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK051614 Primaconnex Internal Connection Implant System, Primaconnex Internal…Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK062876 Primaconnex Ceramic AbutmentsLifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK073032 Primaconnex SD Esthetic Contour ZI AbutmentsLifecore Biomedical, Inc. · 2007
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K960026 | Biohorizons Dental Implant System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K964330 | Biohorizons Dental Implant System (Name Subject to Change) | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −9 | K972313 | The Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K020133 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K020645 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K022795 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K030463 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −4 | K032351 | The Maestro System 3.0MM Diameter Implant | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K050506 | Primasolo One-Piece Implants & Healing Caps | Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K051614 | Primaconnex Internal Connection Implant System, Primaconnex Internal… | Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. | 2005 | 5 |
| −1 | K062876 | Primaconnex Ceramic Abutments | Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K073032 | Primaconnex SD Esthetic Contour ZI Abutments | Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 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 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 30.7 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072572 | Primaconnex RD and WD Esthetic Contour ZI AbutmentsSummary page 1…Esthetic Contour Zi Abutment, Lifecore Biomedical (K072572) Esthetic Contour Straight and Angled… | 2007 |
| * | K051614 | Primaconnex Internal Connection Implant System, Primaconnex Internal Connection…Summary page 2…and processes. The summary of how the PrimaConnex® SD Esthetic Contour Zi Abutment is substantially equivalent to the PrimaConnex Esthetic Contour Abutment (K051614) is provided below: * Both have the same intended use * Both incorporate the same design . B… | 2005 |
| * | K062876 | Primaconnex Ceramic AbutmentsSummary page 1…PrimaConnex Ceramic Abutment, ____ ___ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ Lifecore Biomedical (K 062876) 3. Device Description PrimaConnex SD Esthetic Contour Zi Abutment is intended for use in conjunction with the PrimaCornex… | 2006 |
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 11 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 8 months on median.
- 10 of the 52 ancestors have a recall of any class.
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?
PrimaConnex SD Esthetic Contour Zi Abutment is intended for use in conjunction with the PrimaConnex Internal Connection Implant System in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit cement retained restorations.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073032 · printed Nov 4, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K073032: Primaconnex SD Esthetic Contour ZI Abutments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073032
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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