# K073446: Grind Guard

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Archtek, Inc.
- Decided: Feb 8, 2008 after 63 days
- Product code: OBR (Mouthguard, Over-The-Counter)
- Device class: U
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K053580 (2006). 1 ancestor in all.
2 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K053580: Doctor's Nightguard, Dental Concepts, LLC (2006) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K111310: Brux Mouthguards (2011), 0 descendants of its own
- K090472: Grind Guard (2009), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
Protection against bruxism or nighttime teeth grinding; to reduce damage to teeth, and to prevent the noise associated with bruxism or grinding.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K073446
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology