510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBosworth Air Polisher
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Harry J. Bosworth Co. · EFB Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental
Cleared on Dec 3, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K073284 ((Ems Sa) Electro Medical Systems, 2007) after a 263-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1990.
- Decided
- Dec 3, 2010
- Review
- 263 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- EFB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K900709 (1990). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
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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Top candidate predicates for a new EFB device
- #1 K262144 DIAMED Handpiece;DIAMED Airmotor;DIAMED…score 13.3 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K073284 | Air-Flow Master StandardSummary page 1…urface. Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence *The Bosworth Air Polisher and the predicate device AirFlow Master Standard *(Electro Medical Systems K073284) are used for cleaning and polishing of teeth. Attachment B Both the Bosworth Air Polisher and t… | 2007 |
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 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 17.7 years on median.
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K073284.
How does its category compare?
All EFB devicesEFB Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EFB
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EFB
209in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EFB
No recall names EFB since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · EFB
83in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EFB, 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 | 12 | 61 | 0 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 | 97 | 0 | 19 |
| 2009 | 11 | 120 | 0 | 40 |
| 2010 | 8 | 116 | 0 | 78 |
| 2011 | 4 | 168 | 0 | 96 |
| 2012 | 8 | 130 | 0 | 97 |
| 2013 | 3 | 207 | 0 | 61 |
| 2014 | 7 | 200 | 0 | 73 |
| 2015 | 7 | 296 | 0 | 87 |
| 2016 | 3 | 205 | 0 | 122 |
| 2017 | 7 | 246 | 0 | 153 |
| 2018 | 3 | 210 | 0 | 81 |
| 2019 | 3 | 348 | 0 | 117 |
| 2020 | 5 | 259 | 0 | 94 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 123 |
| 2022 | 5 | 430 | 0 | 157 |
| 2023 | 4 | 158 | 0 | 116 |
| 2024 | 5 | 209 | 0 | 104 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 83 |
| 2026 | 4 | 252 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Bosworth Air Polisher is a dental handpiece used for cleaning and polishing teeth. It projects a spray of water, air, and powder onto the tooth surface. The Bosworth air Polisher is designed to be used by a Dental Professional. It is a prescription device The packaging contains the folowing statement. "Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a Dentist.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K100731 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K100731: Bosworth Air Polisher.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K100731
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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