510(k) · Cleared
ClearedApc Flash-Free Adhesive
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
3M Unitek Corporation · DYH Adhesive, Bracket And Tooth Conditioner, Resin
Cleared on Feb 2, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K911271 (Unitek Corp., 1991) and 1 other predicate after a 94-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1991.
- Decided
- Feb 2, 2012
- Review
- 94 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DYH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K911271 (1991). 2 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK911271 Adhesive Precoated BracketsUnitek Corp. · 1991
- This deviceK113197 Apc Flash-Free Adhesive3M Unitek Corporation · 2012
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K911271 | Adhesive Precoated Brackets | Unitek Corp. | 1991 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K113197 | Apc Flash-Free Adhesive | 3M Unitek Corporation | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 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 DYH? 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 DYH device
- #1 K261840 BracePaste Prime Plusscore 13.9 · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K911271 | Adhesive Precoated BracketsSummary page 1…Code: D YH, Subsequent Product Code: NJM and EJE) Predicate Devices: Company: 3M Unitek Corporation Device: Adhesive Precoated Brackets (K91 1271) Company: 3M Unitek Corporation Device: APCTM Plus Adhesive (K020394) Device Description: APCTM Flash-Free Adhesive is a light… | 1991 |
| * | K020394 | Apc Plus AdhesiveSummary page 1…M and EJE) Predicate Devices: Company: 3M Unitek Corporation Device: Adhesive Precoated Brackets (K91 1271) Company: 3M Unitek Corporation Device: APCTM Plus Adhesive (K020394) Device Description: APCTM Flash-Free Adhesive is a light cure orthodontic adhesive intended for use in bonding appliances for o… | 2002 |
| † | K962785 | 3M Dent System | 1996 |
| † | K001494 | Modification to Prompt L-Pop | 2000 |
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?
- None of the 2 ancestors has a recall.
How does its category compare?
All DYH devicesDYH Adhesive, Bracket And Tooth Conditioner, Resin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DYH
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DYH
143in 2020
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DYH
1in 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DYH
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DYH, 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 | 3 | 62 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 77 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 96 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 82 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 | 135 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 143 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 | 87 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
APC™ Flash-Free Adhesive is indicated for use in bonding orthodontic appliances for orthodontic treatment.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K113197 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K113197: Apc Flash-Free Adhesive.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K113197
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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