510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSMH Flex S
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smh Biomaterial AG · EBI Resin, Denture, Relining, Repairing, Rebasing
Cleared on Dec 13, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K071245 (Talon Acrylics, Inc., 2007) and 1 other predicate after a 45-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1990.
- Decided
- Dec 13, 2007
- Review
- 45 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K900799 (1990). 4 ancestors in all, the oldest K896130 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K900799 | Comfort Acrylics Pliable Denture Liners & Splints | Comfort Acrylics Co. | 1990 | — |
| −1 | K071245 | Talon and Revere | Talon Acrylics, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K073040 | SMH Flex S | Smh Biomaterial AG | 2007 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 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 EBI? 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 EBI device
- #1 K250617 Apex Flexscore 18.3 · 1 generation · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071245 | Talon and RevereSummary page 1…te Device Information: Device Name Manufacturer 510(k) Reference Talon & Revere Comfort Acrylics K071245 Ivocap Elastomer Ivoclar Vivodent GmbH K896130 Device Description: The submitted device SMH Flex "S"… | 2007 |
| * | K896130 | SR-IvocapSummary page 1…510(k) Reference Talon & Revere Comfort Acrylics K071245 Ivocap Elastomer Ivoclar Vivodent GmbH K896130 Device Description: The submitted device SMH Flex "S" is a pre-mixed acrylic resin for use in the laboratory fabrication of den… | 1990 |
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 17 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 17.2 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
How does its category compare?
All EBI devicesEBI Resin, Denture, Relining, Repairing, Rebasing: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EBI
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EBI
79in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EBI
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EBI
34in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EBI, 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 | 10 | 53 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 | 124 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 234 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 | 95 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 11 | 113 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 | 135 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 102 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 | 106 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 | 147 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 | 196 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 158 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 127 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 | 283 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 | 11 | 154 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 96 | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 9 | 90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 79 | 0 | 34 |
| 2026 | 7 | 87 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
SMH Flex "S" is intended for the laboratory fabrication of dental prosthesis including the repair and relining of complete and/or partial dentures, occlusal splints, night guards, tooth positioners, snoring and sleep apnea devices, and other appliances as prescribed.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073040 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K073040: SMH Flex S.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073040
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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