510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVericore Abutment in Titanium for Implant Systems
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Whip-Mix Corp. · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Mar 4, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K090976 (Whip-Mix Corp., 2009) and 1 other predicate after a 169-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Mar 4, 2010
- Review
- 169 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K944964 (1995). 76 ancestors in all, the oldest K871863 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK944964 Branemark System Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1995
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK062277 Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia for Nobel Biocare ReplaceAtlantis Components, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK082299 Vericore Implant AbutmentsWhip-Mix Corp. · 2008
- 1 generation backK090976 Vericore Abutment in Zirconia for Implant SystemsWhip-Mix Corp. · 2009
- This deviceK092857 Vericore Abutment in Titanium for Implant SystemsWhip-Mix Corp. · 2010
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK944964 Branemark System Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1995
- 10 generations backK961728 Miruscone Abutment SystemNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962403 Noblepharma Wide AccessoriesNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1996
- 8 generations backK971706 Tiadapt Abutment SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 1997
- 7 generations backK974150 Procera Preparable Abutment SystemNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 1998 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK032263 3I Patient-Specific Dental Abutment and Overdenture BarImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK042658 Procera Abutment Branemark, Models 10-4001, 10-4004, 10-5001…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004
- 4 generations backK052070 Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia, Atlantis Gemini Abutment in Zirconia…Atlantis Components, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK062277 Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia for Nobel Biocare ReplaceAtlantis Components, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK082299 Vericore Implant AbutmentsWhip-Mix Corp. · 2008
- 1 generation backK090976 Vericore Abutment in Zirconia for Implant SystemsWhip-Mix Corp. · 2009
- This deviceK092857 Vericore Abutment in Titanium for Implant SystemsWhip-Mix Corp. · 2010
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K944964 | Branemark System Miruscone Abutment System | Nobelpharma USA, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −10 | K961728 | Miruscone Abutment System | Nobelpharma USA, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962403 | Noblepharma Wide Accessories | Nobelpharma USA, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K971706 | Tiadapt Abutment System | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974150 | Procera Preparable Abutment System | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 1998 | 2 |
| −6 | K032263 | 3I Patient-Specific Dental Abutment and Overdenture Bar | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −5 | K042658 | Procera Abutment Branemark, Models 10-4001, 10-4004, 10-5001, 10-5004… | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K052070 | Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia, Atlantis Gemini Abutment in Zirconia, Atlantis… | Atlantis Components, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K062277 | Atlantis Abutment in Zirconia for Nobel Biocare Replace | Atlantis Components, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K082299 | Vericore Implant Abutments | Whip-Mix Corp. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K090976 | Vericore Abutment in Zirconia for Implant Systems | Whip-Mix Corp. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K092857 | Vericore Abutment in Titanium for Implant Systems | Whip-Mix Corp. | 2010 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 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 NHA? 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 NHA device
- #1 K222288 DESS Dental Smart Solutionsscore 30.7 · 19 generations · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K090976 | Vericore Abutment in Zirconia for Implant SystemsSummary page 1….360 Product code: NRA 3. Legally Marketed Device to which Equivalence is claimed(Predicate Device) Vericore Abutments in Zirconia (K090976 and K082299) 4. Description of Device The Devices covered in this submission are abutments which are placed on the dental… | 2009 |
| * | K082299 | Vericore Implant AbutmentsSummary page 1…Product code: NRA 3. Legally Marketed Device to which Equivalence is claimed(Predicate Device) Vericore Abutments in Zirconia (K090976 and K082299) 4. Description of Device The Devices covered in this submission are abutments which are placed on the dental implant… | 2008 |
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 15 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 8 of the 76 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All NHA devicesNHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NHA
40in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NHA
147in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NHA
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NHA
838in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NHA, 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 | 38 | 91 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 31 | 90 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 30 | 95 | 0 | 30 |
| 2010 | 19 | 162 | 0 | 61 |
| 2011 | 31 | 130 | 5 | 56 |
| 2012 | 25 | 171 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 22 | 184 | 1 | 143 |
| 2014 | 27 | 160 | 0 | 146 |
| 2015 | 29 | 151 | 1 | 858 |
| 2016 | 38 | 202 | 36 | 314 |
| 2017 | 31 | 188 | 2 | 577 |
| 2018 | 31 | 200 | 1 | 591 |
| 2019 | 28 | 160 | 0 | 530 |
| 2020 | 38 | 153 | 7 | 458 |
| 2021 | 29 | 211 | 0 | 546 |
| 2022 | 33 | 142 | 0 | 497 |
| 2023 | 51 | 147 | 3 | 618 |
| 2024 | 43 | 158 | 0 | 635 |
| 2025 | 40 | 147 | 1 | 838 |
| 2026 | 23 | 169 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Vericore Abutment is intended for use as an accessory to an endosseous implant to support a prosthetic device in a partially or completely endentulous patient. It is intended for use to support single and multiple tooth prosthesis, in the mandible or maxilla. The prosthesis can be cement retained to the abutment. The abutment screw is intended to secure the abutment to the endosseous implant. The abutment is placed over the implant and is mounted on…
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The Vericore Abutment is intended for use as an accessory to an endosseous implant to support a prosthetic device in a partially or completely endentulous patient. It is intended for use to support single and multiple tooth prosthesis, in the mandible or maxilla. The prosthesis can be cement retained to the abutment. The abutment screw is intended to secure the abutment to the endosseous implant.
The abutment is placed over the implant and is mounted on to the implant with an abutment screw.
This device is compatible with the following manufacturers' implant systems: Nobel Biocare, Southern Hexed, 3i, 3i Certain, Zimmer, Endopore, Nobel Replace, Southern Trilobe, Astra and Straumann.
This device may be used in an early load situation, but is dependent on the specific implant system and protocol used by the dental professional.
Angled abutments and narrow diameter implants are intended for the anterior region of the mouth and are not intended for the posterior region due to limited strength of the implant
Zimmer - Narrow, Regular, Wide
Nobel Biocare - Narrow, Regular, Wide
3i - Regular Hexed
3i Certain - Narrow, Regular, Wide
Southern Hexed - Narrow, Regular, Wide
Endopore - Narrow, Regular and 5mm
Nobel Replace- Narrow, Regular, Wide and 6mm
Southern Trilob e - Narrow, Regular and Wide
Astra - Narrow and Regular
Straumarn - Narrow, Regular and Wide
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K092857 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K092857: Vericore Abutment in Titanium for Implant Systems.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K092857
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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