510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBel-Cypher, Model Y977
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Takara-Belmont Co., Ltd. · MUH System, X-Ray, Extraoral Source, Digital
Cleared on Mar 13, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K040748 (Takara Belmont USA, Inc., 2004) after a 67-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1990. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 13, 2009
- Review
- 67 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MUH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K900681 (1990). 3 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 2 generations backK900681 Panoramic Model X-Caliber X-RayBelmont Equipment Corp. · 1990
- 1 generation backK040748 Ana-Bel, Model 087D and Ana-Bel CM, Model 187-CMTakara Belmont USA, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK090020 Bel-Cypher, Model Y977Takara-Belmont Co., Ltd. · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK110160 Bel-Cypher NTakara Belmont Corporation · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK163175 Bel-Cypher ProTakara Belmont Corporation · 2017
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K900681 | Panoramic Model X-Caliber X-Ray | Belmont Equipment Corp. | 1990 | — |
| −1 | K040748 | Ana-Bel, Model 087D and Ana-Bel CM, Model 187-CM | Takara Belmont USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K090020 | Bel-Cypher, Model Y977 | Takara-Belmont Co., Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K110160 | Bel-Cypher N | Takara Belmont Corporation | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K163175 | Bel-Cypher Pro | Takara Belmont Corporation | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K040748 | Ana-Bel, Model 087D and Ana-Bel CM, Model 187-CMSummary page 2…ent: The Bel-Cypher is substantially equivalent to: DEVICE NAME 510(K) NUMBER MANUFACTURER ANA-BEL 040748 Takara Belmont Comparison of the Bel-Cypher to the ANA-BEL and Generic X-Ray Film/Screen appears in Attach… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K110160 | Bel-Cypher N | 2011 | 1 |
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 19 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 14.0 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K110160 (Takara Belmont Corporation, 2011) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K040748.
How does its category compare?
All MUH devicesMUH System, X-Ray, Extraoral Source, Digital: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MUH
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MUH
159in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MUH
1in 2015
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MUH
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MUH, 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 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 88 | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 | 174 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 81 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 172 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 168 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 12 | 111 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 84 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 144 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 159 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Bel-Cypher dental panoramic and cephalometric X-ray system is indicated for use as a generator of radiographic images of the dento-maxilofacial region and is intended for dental examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K090020 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K090020: Bel-Cypher, Model Y977.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K090020
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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