510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBernhard-Forster GMBH Orthodontic Ceramic Brackets
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Forestadent Bernhard Forster GmbH · NJM Bracket, Ceramic, Orthodontic
Cleared on Jun 5, 2009 as substantially equivalent to K060837 (Dentsply International, 2006) after a 64-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1985. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 5, 2009
- Review
- 64 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NJM
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K852179 (1985). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK852179 Ceramic Orthodonit ApplianceGac Intl., Inc. · 1985
- 2 generations backK042178 Orthodontic Ceramic BracketsDentsply Intl. · 2004
- 1 generation backK060837 IN-Ovation CDentsply International · 2006
- This deviceK090933 Bernhard-Forster GMBH Orthodontic Ceramic BracketsForestadent Bernhard Forster GmbH · 2009
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK141104 Truklear BracketAjw Technology Consultants, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK120471 Mach Brackets Bright BracketsWorld Bio Tech Co., Ltd. · 2012
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K852179 | Ceramic Orthodonit Appliance | Gac Intl., Inc. | 1985 | — |
| −2 | K042178 | Orthodontic Ceramic Brackets | Dentsply Intl. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K060837 | IN-Ovation C | Dentsply International | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K090933 | Bernhard-Forster GMBH Orthodontic Ceramic Brackets | Forestadent Bernhard Forster GmbH | 2009 | — |
| +1 | K141104 | Truklear Bracket | Ajw Technology Consultants, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K120471 | Mach Brackets Bright Brackets | World Bio Tech Co., Ltd. | 2012 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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 NJM? 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 NJM device
- #1 K222764 LightForce Orthodontic Systemscore 8.5 · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060837 | IN-Ovation CSummary page 1…acket CFR 872.5470; NJM classification CFR 872.5470, NJM Applicant Dentsply International Bernhard For:;i.er GrnbH 51 0(k) - Number (1(060837) This submissin Material A1203 ALSO3 Intended use The innov… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 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)
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 24 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.2 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K141104 (Ajw Technology Consultants, Inc., 2014) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K060837.
How does its category compare?
All NJM devicesNJM Bracket, Ceramic, Orthodontic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2009, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NJM
5in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NJM
1in 2023
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NJM
1in 2013
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NJM
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NJM, 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 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 134 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 | 122 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 | 90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 123 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 234 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 176 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 183 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The device is intended for orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and is removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. The devices are intended to be single used only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K090933 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K090933: Bernhard-Forster GMBH Orthodontic Ceramic Brackets.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K090933
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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