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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2016

Tapered Screw-Vent X Implant

K112160510(k) TraditionalCleared Dec 14, 2011140-day reviewClass II21 CFR 872.3640Recalls 19

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Zimmer Dental, Inc. · DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form

Cleared on Dec 14, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K101880 (Zimmer Dental, Inc., 2010) and 5 other predicates after a 140-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1990. 88 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 19 times.

Decided
Dec 14, 2011
Review
140 days
Class
Class II
Product code
DZE
Recalls
19
Predicates
6

Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K894595 (1990). 35 ancestors in all. 88 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2007: 1 other ancestor2006: 2 other ancestors2001: 3 other ancestors1995: 2 other ancestors2005: 1 other ancestor2000: 3 other ancestors1997: 3 other ancestors1998: 1 other ancestor1996: 3 other ancestors1994: 2 other ancestors1993: 2 other ancestors2002: 3 other ancestors2018: 1 descendant cleared2013: 1 descendant cleared2017: 1 descendant cleared2019: 5 descendants cleared2025: 21 descendants cleared2024: 13 descendants cleared2022: 10 descendants cleared2021: 7 descendants cleared2026: 11 descendants cleared2020: 5 descendants cleared2023: 13 descendants clearedK894595 · Bonefit R Screw Implants · Institut Straumann AG · 1990K984104 · Iti Dental Implant System · Straumann USA · 1999 · recalledK993595 · Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate Loading Upon Placement) · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2000K023113 · Replace Tiunite Endosseous Implant · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2002 · recalledK041661 · Nobel Biocare Endosseous Implants · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004K050258 · Groovy Implants · Nobel Biocare AB · 2005 · recalledK061003 · SFB & CFB Implants · Nobel Biocare AB · 2006K062566 · Nobelreplace Tapered Conical Connection · Nobel Biocare USA, LLC · 2006 · recalledK101880 · Tapered Screw-Vent T Implant, Tapered Screw-Vent P Implant · Zimmer Dental, Inc. · 2010 · recalled1990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 5 other ancestors2 generations back: 8 other ancestors3 generations back: 7 other ancestors4 generations back: 2 other ancestors5 generations back: 1 other ancestor6 generations back: 2 other ancestors7 generations back: 1 other ancestor 1 generation forward: 3 descendants2 generations forward: 17 descendants3 generations forward: 20 descendants4 generations forward: 24 descendants5 generations forward: 10 descendants6 generations forward: 9 descendants7 generations forward: 4 descendants8 generations forward: 1 descendant K101880 · Tapered Screw-Vent T Implant, Tapered Screw-Vent P Implant · Zimmer Dental, Inc. · 2010 · recalledK062566 · Nobelreplace Tapered Conical Connection · Nobel Biocare USA, LLC · 2006 · recalledK061003 · SFB & CFB Implants · Nobel Biocare AB · 2006K050258 · Groovy Implants · Nobel Biocare AB · 2005 · recalledK041661 · Nobel Biocare Endosseous Implants · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004K023113 · Replace Tiunite Endosseous Implant · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2002 · recalledK993595 · Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate Loading Upon Placement) · Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2000K984104 · Iti Dental Implant System · Straumann USA · 1999 · recalledK894595 · Bonefit R Screw Implants · Institut Straumann AG · 1990−50+5
  1. Root · 9 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
  2. 5 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK061003 SFB & CFB ImplantsNobel Biocare AB · 2006
  4. 2 generations backK062566 Nobelreplace Tapered Conical ConnectionNobel Biocare USA, LLC · 2006 · Recalled
  5. 1 generation backK101880 Tapered Screw-Vent T Implant, Tapered Screw-Vent P ImplantZimmer Dental, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  6. This deviceK112160 Tapered Screw-Vent X ImplantZimmer Dental, Inc. · 2011
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 86 of its ownK170588 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2017
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 51 of its ownK173908 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2018
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 38 of its ownK191986 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2019
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 22 of its ownK183518 Preat AbutmentsPreat Corporation · 2019 · Recalled
  11. Descendant · 2 generations on · 20 of its ownK212628 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2022
Show all 9 generations
  1. Root · 9 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
  2. 8 generations backK984104 Iti Dental Implant SystemStraumann USA · 1999 · Recalled
  3. 7 generations backK993595 Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2000
  4. 6 generations backK023113 Replace Tiunite Endosseous ImplantNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
  5. 5 generations backK041661 Nobel Biocare Endosseous ImplantsNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004
  6. 4 generations backK050258 Groovy ImplantsNobel Biocare AB · 2005 · Recalled
  7. 3 generations backK061003 SFB & CFB ImplantsNobel Biocare AB · 2006
  8. 2 generations backK062566 Nobelreplace Tapered Conical ConnectionNobel Biocare USA, LLC · 2006 · Recalled
  9. 1 generation backK101880 Tapered Screw-Vent T Implant, Tapered Screw-Vent P ImplantZimmer Dental, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  10. This deviceK112160 Tapered Screw-Vent X ImplantZimmer Dental, Inc. · 2011

Showing 5 of 88 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2013: 12017: 12018: 12019: 52020: 52021: 72022: 102023: 132024: 132025: 212026: 11
2013high 21 (2025) · low 0 (2014)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 88 · See all
  • K170588DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2017 · cites it directly86descendants
  • K173908DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2018 · cites it directly51descendants
  • K191986DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2019 · 2 generations on38descendants
  • K183518Preat AbutmentsPreat Corporation · 2019 · 2 generations on22descendants
  • K212628DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2022 · 2 generations on20descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−9K894595Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG1990—
−8K984104Iti Dental Implant SystemStraumann USA19991
−7K993595Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate Loading Upon…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc.2000—
−6K023113Replace Tiunite Endosseous ImplantNobel Biocare Uas, Inc.200227
−5K041661Nobel Biocare Endosseous ImplantsNobel Biocare Uas, Inc.2004—
−4K050258Groovy ImplantsNobel Biocare AB200528
−3K061003SFB & CFB ImplantsNobel Biocare AB2006—
−2K062566Nobelreplace Tapered Conical ConnectionNobel Biocare USA, LLC200627
−1K101880Tapered Screw-Vent T Implant, Tapered Screw-Vent P ImplantZimmer Dental, Inc.20101
0 (this device)K112160Tapered Screw-Vent X ImplantZimmer Dental, Inc.2011—
+1K170588DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL2017—
+1K173908DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL2018—
+2K191986DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL2019—
+2K183518Preat AbutmentsPreat Corporation20193
+2K212628DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL2022—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199320
199420
199520
199630
199730
199810
200030
200130
200230
200510
200620
200710

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
201310
201710
201810
201950
202050
202170
2022100
2023130
2024130
2025210
2026110
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K112160, 1990–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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? (6)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K101880Tapered Screw-Vent T Implant, Tapered Screw-Vent P Implant
Summary page 1
…redicate Device(s): Predicate Device No. 1 Trade Name: Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent® P Implant 510(k) Number: K101880 Regulation Number: 872.3640 Classification Code: DZE Device Classification Name: En…
Zimmer Dental, Inc.20101
*K011028Screw-Vent Dental Implant System
Summary page 1
…No. 2 Trade Name: Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant System 510(k) Number: K01 1028 /K953101 / K013227 /K061410/ K072589 Regulation Number: 872.3640…
Sulzer Dental, Inc.20012
*K953101Paragon Implant System
Summary page 1
…Trade Name: Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant System 510(k) Number: K01 1028 /K953101 / K013227 /K061410/ K072589 Regulation Number: 872.3640 Classifi…
Core-Vent Bio-Engineering, Inc.1995—
*K013227Screw Vent Implant; Tapered Screw Vent Implant
Summary page 1
…de Name: Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant System 510(k) Number: K01 1028 /K953101 / K013227 /K061410/ K072589 Regulation Number: 872.3640 Classification Cod…
Sulzer Dental, Inc.20012
*K061410Screw-Vent Implant System, SV;Tapered Screw -Vent Implant System, TSV;Advent Implant…
Summary page 1
…Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant System 510(k) Number: K01 1028 /K953101 / K013227 /K061410/ K072589 Regulation Number: 872.3640 Classification Code: D…
Zimmer Dental, Inc.20061
*K072589Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, 4.1MM, Models: TSV4B8, B10, B11, B13 and B16, TSV4H8, H11…
Summary page 1
…t® Implant System 510(k) Number: K01 1028 /K953101 / K013227 /K061410/ K072589 Regulation Number: 872.3640 Classification Code: DZE Device Classification Name: En…
Zimmer Dental, Inc.20073

Also cleared against K101880: 2 other devices →

What descends from it? (88)

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3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K170588DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL201786
K173908DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL201851
K132258Zimmer Dental Trabecular Metal Implant SystemZimmer Dental, Inc.20130

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0775-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0772-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0774-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0783-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0784-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0773-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0780-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0776-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0777-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0778-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0779-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0781-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Jan 6, 2016Class IIZ-0782-2016Labeling Change ControlInformation specific to the 3.7 mmD and 4.1 mmD Trabecular Metal Zimmer Dental Implants was omitted from the latest revision of the applicable IFU in the Indications, Contraindications, and Precautions sections.
Mar 22, 2012Not classifiedZ-1511-2012Labeling Change ControlThis Zimmer Dental voluntary device recall resulted from an investigation into the February 2012 complaint involving an apical tip of a 4.1mm D Trabecular Metal Implant which separated from the implant assembly during surgery on a patient…
Mar 22, 2012Not classifiedZ-1510-2012Labeling Change ControlThis Zimmer Dental voluntary device recall resulted from an investigation into the February 2012 complaint involving an apical tip of a 4.1mm D Trabecular Metal Implant which separated from the implant assembly during surgery on a patient…
Mar 22, 2012Not classifiedZ-1514-2012Labeling Change ControlThis Zimmer Dental voluntary device recall resulted from an investigation into the February 2012 complaint involving an apical tip of a 4.1mm D Trabecular Metal Implant which separated from the implant assembly during surgery on a patient…
Mar 22, 2012Not classifiedZ-1512-2012Labeling Change ControlThis Zimmer Dental voluntary device recall resulted from an investigation into the February 2012 complaint involving an apical tip of a 4.1mm D Trabecular Metal Implant which separated from the implant assembly during surgery on a patient…
Mar 22, 2012Not classifiedZ-1515-2012Labeling Change ControlThis Zimmer Dental voluntary device recall resulted from an investigation into the February 2012 complaint involving an apical tip of a 4.1mm D Trabecular Metal Implant which separated from the implant assembly during surgery on a patient…
Mar 22, 2012Not classifiedZ-1513-2012Labeling Change ControlThis Zimmer Dental voluntary device recall resulted from an investigation into the February 2012 complaint involving an apical tip of a 4.1mm D Trabecular Metal Implant which separated from the implant assembly during surgery on a patient…

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 21 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
  • 12 of the 35 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K170588 (Terrats Medical SL, 2017) has gone furthest, with 86 descendants of its own.
  • 2 other devices also cite its predicate K101880.

How does its category compare?

All DZE devices

DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · DZE

31in 2025

2007: 432008: 612009: 412010: 342011: 262012: 392013: 422014: 362015: 362016: 402017: 482018: 412019: 312020: 412021: 342022: 342023: 352024: 402025: 312026 (partial year): 15
2007high 61 (2008) · low 26 (2011)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · DZE

184in 2025

2007: 107 days median2008: 118 days median2009: 110 days median2010: 162 days median2011: 194 days median2012: 174 days median2013: 195 days median2014: 265 days median2015: 215 days median2016: 219 days median2017: 223 days median2018: 200 days median2019: 231 days median2020: 230 days median2021: 182 days median2022: 243 days median2023: 248 days median2024: 222 days median2025: 184 days median2026 (partial year): 194 days median
2007high 265 (2014) · low 107 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · DZE

1in 2025

2007: 112008: 42009: 32010: 32012: 112013: 12014: 72015: 32016: 152017: 42018: 42019: 82021: 62024: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 2
2007high 15 (2016) · low 0 (2011)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · DZE

465,788in 2025

2007: 2252008: 3932009: 1642010: 3602011: 3622012: 3582013: 3912014: 1,1242015: 2,8942016: 1,1162017: 9,7192018: 12,8922019: 167,0162020: 255,5242021: 479,6182022: 483,2242023: 537,5852024: 473,6292025: 465,788
2007high 537,585 (2023) · low 164 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code DZE, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20074310711225
2008611184393
2009411103164
2010341623360
2011261940362
20123917411358
2013421951391
20143626571,124
20153621532,894
201640219151,116
20174822349,719
201841200412,892
2019312318167,016
2020412300255,524
2021341826479,618
2022342430483,224
2023352480537,585
2024402221473,629
2025311841465,788
2026151942—

What is it indicated for?

The Tapered Screw-Vent® X Implants are designed for use in the maxilla or mandible for immediate loading or for loading after a conventional healing period. Implants may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Immediate loading is indicated when there is good primary stability and an appropriate occlusal load. The 4.1mmD Tapered Screw Vent X Implants should be splinted to additional implants when used in the posterior region.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K112160: Tapered Screw-Vent X Implant.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K112160

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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