510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2021Nobelreplace Hexagonal Implant
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nobel Biocare USA, LLC · DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form
Cleared on Jan 11, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K062566 (Nobel Biocare USA, LLC, 2006) after a 65-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1990. 95 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 2 times.
- Decided
- Jan 11, 2008
- Review
- 65 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DZE
- Recalls
- 2
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K894595 (1990). 22 ancestors in all. 95 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
- 7 generations backK984104 Iti Dental Implant SystemStraumann USA · 1999 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK993595 Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2000
- 5 generations backK023113 Replace Tiunite Endosseous ImplantNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK041661 Nobel Biocare Endosseous ImplantsNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK050258 Groovy ImplantsNobel Biocare AB · 2005 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK061003 SFB & CFB ImplantsNobel Biocare AB · 2006
- 1 generation backK062566 Nobelreplace Tapered Conical ConnectionNobel Biocare USA, LLC · 2006 · Recalled
- This deviceK073142 Nobelreplace Hexagonal ImplantNobel Biocare USA, LLC · 2008
- Descendant · cites it directly · 86 of its ownK170588 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 51 of its ownK173908 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 38 of its ownK191986 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 22 of its ownK183518 Preat AbutmentsPreat Corporation · 2019 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 20 of its ownK212628 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2022
Showing 5 of 95 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 95 · See all- K170588DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2017 · cites it directly86descendants
- K173908DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2018 · cites it directly51descendants
- K191986DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2019 · 2 generations on38descendants
- K183518Preat AbutmentsPreat Corporation · 2019 · 2 generations on22descendants
- K212628DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2022 · 2 generations on20descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K894595 | Bonefit R Screw Implants | Institut Straumann AG | 1990 | — |
| −7 | K984104 | Iti Dental Implant System | Straumann USA | 1999 | 1 |
| −6 | K993595 | Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate Loading Upon… | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K023113 | Replace Tiunite Endosseous Implant | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2002 | 27 |
| −4 | K041661 | Nobel Biocare Endosseous Implants | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K050258 | Groovy Implants | Nobel Biocare AB | 2005 | 28 |
| −2 | K061003 | SFB & CFB Implants | Nobel Biocare AB | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K062566 | Nobelreplace Tapered Conical Connection | Nobel Biocare USA, LLC | 2006 | 27 |
| 0 (this device) | K073142 | Nobelreplace Hexagonal Implant | Nobel Biocare USA, LLC | 2008 | — |
| +1 | K170588 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K173908 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K191986 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K183518 | Preat Abutments | Preat Corporation | 2019 | 3 |
| +2 | K212628 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2026 | 13 | 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 DZE? 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 DZE device
- #1 K211090 ZENEX Implant Systemscore 25.4 · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062566 | Nobelreplace Tapered Conical ConnectionSummary page 1…FR872.3640) Trade or Proprietary or Model Name: NobeIReplace Hexagonal Implant Legally Marketed Device(s): NobelReplace Tapered Conical Connection (K062566) Device Description: NobelReplace Hexagonal Implants are threaded, root-form dental implants intended for use in the upper and… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (95)
See all 954 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Class II | Z-0658-2022 | Under Investigation by firm | Due to 16 complaints related to drivers not engaging in implants. According to the firm's investigations, the incorrect offset gauge was potentially used during production of the implants. As a result, this could potentially lead to… |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Class II | Z-2828-2020 | Process control | Dental implant cap label may incorrectly indicate implant measurements 5.0x8mm. Actual implant measurements are 4.3x10mm. If not noticed prior to implant placement, this could lead to: 1) A second surgical procedure; 2) Implant… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 5 of the 22 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K170588 (Terrats Medical SL, 2017) has gone furthest, with 86 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K062566.
How does its category compare?
All DZE devicesDZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DZE
31in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DZE
184in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DZE
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DZE
465,788in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DZE, 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 | 43 | 107 | 11 | 225 |
| 2008 | 61 | 118 | 4 | 393 |
| 2009 | 41 | 110 | 3 | 164 |
| 2010 | 34 | 162 | 3 | 360 |
| 2011 | 26 | 194 | 0 | 362 |
| 2012 | 39 | 174 | 11 | 358 |
| 2013 | 42 | 195 | 1 | 391 |
| 2014 | 36 | 265 | 7 | 1,124 |
| 2015 | 36 | 215 | 3 | 2,894 |
| 2016 | 40 | 219 | 15 | 1,116 |
| 2017 | 48 | 223 | 4 | 9,719 |
| 2018 | 41 | 200 | 4 | 12,892 |
| 2019 | 31 | 231 | 8 | 167,016 |
| 2020 | 41 | 230 | 0 | 255,524 |
| 2021 | 34 | 182 | 6 | 479,618 |
| 2022 | 34 | 243 | 0 | 483,224 |
| 2023 | 35 | 248 | 0 | 537,585 |
| 2024 | 40 | 222 | 1 | 473,629 |
| 2025 | 31 | 184 | 1 | 465,788 |
| 2026 | 15 | 194 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Nobel Biocare's NobelReplace Hexagonal Implants are endosseous implants intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as an artificial tooth, in order to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. The NobelReplace Hexagonal Implants are indicated for single or multiple unit restorations. The NobelReplace Hexagonal Implants can be used in splinted or non-splinted applications. The NobelReplace Hexagonal Implants may be placed immediately and put into immediate function provided that initial stability requirements detailed in the manual are satisfied.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K073142 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K073142: Nobelreplace Hexagonal Implant.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K073142
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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