510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDental Handpieces, Models: Karam STD/Mini; Breeze STD/Mini: Karam 45; Dexor 45; Karam 4H Coupling
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Aerobine, Inc. · EFB Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental
Cleared on Aug 20, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K062740 (Jindell Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 63-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1995. 17 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 20, 2010
- Review
- 63 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- EFB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K935676 (1995). 9 ancestors in all, the oldest K760794 (1976). 17 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK935676 Micro RSH High Speed HandpieceMicro Motors, Inc. · 1995
- 3 generations backK033213 Codent Dental Air-Powered Handpiece, Model HPSCodent Technical Industry Co., Ltd. · 2004
- 2 generations backK052822 Dental Air-Powered Handpiece, Models Tiger 100, 101, 200, 201 and 202Thunder Tiger Corp. · 2006
- 1 generation backK062740 Jindell High Spped Air Turbine Handpiece, Models SW, SP, SU, Etu, MUJindell Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. · 2006
- This deviceK101717 Dental Handpieces, Models: Karam STD/Mini; Breeze STD/Mini: Karam…Aerobine, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 16 of its ownK112024 TI-Max X450Nakanishi, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK130455 430 SWL 45 and 430 SW 45 High-Speed HandpiecesDentalez Group, Stardental Division · 2013
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 8 of its ownK152146 High Speed Handpieces and AccessoriesCodent Technical Industry Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 4 of its ownK170229 Dental High-speed Turbine HandpieceGuangdong Jinme Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK141576 Maxima PRO 45LKavo DO Brasil Industria E Comercio Ltda · 2015
Showing 5 of 17 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 17 · See all- K112024TI-Max X450Nakanishi, Inc. · 2012 · cites it directly16descendants
- K130455430 SWL 45 and 430 SW 45 High-Speed HandpiecesDentalez Group, Stardental Division · 2013 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K152146High Speed Handpieces and AccessoriesCodent Technical Industry Co., Ltd. · 2015 · 3 generations on8descendants
- K170229Dental High-speed Turbine HandpieceGuangdong Jinme Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · 2017 · 4 generations on4descendants
- K141576Maxima PRO 45LKavo DO Brasil Industria E Comercio Ltda · 2015 · cites it directly3descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K935676 | Micro RSH High Speed Handpiece | Micro Motors, Inc. | 1995 | — |
| −3 | K033213 | Codent Dental Air-Powered Handpiece, Model HPS | Codent Technical Industry Co., Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K052822 | Dental Air-Powered Handpiece, Models Tiger 100, 101, 200, 201 and 202 | Thunder Tiger Corp. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K062740 | Jindell High Spped Air Turbine Handpiece, Models SW, SP, SU, Etu, MU | Jindell Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K101717 | Dental Handpieces, Models: Karam STD/Mini; Breeze STD/Mini: Karam 45; Dexor… | Aerobine, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K112024 | TI-Max X450 | Nakanishi, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K130455 | 430 SWL 45 and 430 SW 45 High-Speed Handpieces | Dentalez Group, Stardental Division | 2013 | — |
| +3 | K152146 | High Speed Handpieces and Accessories | Codent Technical Industry Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +4 | K170229 | Dental High-speed Turbine Handpiece | Guangdong Jinme Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K141576 | Maxima PRO 45L | Kavo DO Brasil Industria E Comercio Ltda | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 EFB? 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 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062740 | Jindell High Spped Air Turbine Handpiece, Models SW, SP, SU, Etu, MUSummary page 1…Medical Device: 21 CFR 872.4200 Product Code: EFB PanelI 72 Predicate Devices: JINDELL Highspeed Air Turbine flandpiece (K062740) Product Code: EFB IMPACT Air 45 Handpiece for Periodontal Use (K972376)… | 2006 |
| * | K972376 | Impact Air 45 Handpiece for Periodontal UseSummary page 1…evices: JINDELL Highspeed Air Turbine flandpiece (K062740) Product Code: EFB IMPACT Air 45 Handpiece for Periodontal Use (K972376) Product Code: EFB 5-I lerobine, Inc.… | 1997 |
What descends from it? (17)
See all 172 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 15 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.8 years on median.
- None of the 9 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K112024 (Nakanishi, Inc., 2012) has gone furthest, with 16 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K062740.
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?
Karam STD, Karam Mini, Karam ECN, AeroBreeze STD, and AeroBreeze Mini models are air-powered highspeed dental handpieces with intended use of preparing dental cavities for restorations, such as fillings, reducing hard tooth structure, and cleaning teeth. Karam STD, Karam Mini, AeroBreeze STD, and AeroBreeze Mini can be used with either Type B (Karam 4B3) or Type A (Karanm 2A) coupling. Karam ECN model connects directly to either Type A or Type B hose…
Read the full statement (129 words)
Karam STD, Karam Mini, Karam ECN, AeroBreeze STD, and AeroBreeze Mini models are air-powered highspeed dental handpieces with intended use of preparing dental cavities for restorations, such as fillings, reducing hard tooth structure, and cleaning teeth. Karam STD, Karam Mini, AeroBreeze STD, and AeroBreeze Mini can be used with either Type B (Karam 4B3) or Type A (Karanm 2A) coupling. Karam ECN model connects directly to either Type A or Type B hose connectors and does not require a coupling.
Karam45 and Dexor45 are air-powered highspeed dental handpieces with intended use of being a surgical tool for impacted third molar removal and periodontal procedures for which a conventional handpiece would be used. Both models can be used with either Type B (Karam 4B3) or Type A (Karam 2A) coupling.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K101717 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K101717: Dental Handpieces, Models: Karam STD/Mini; Breeze STD/Mini: Karam 45; Dexor 45; Karam 4H Coupling.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K101717
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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