510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHero II Dental Implant System, IS Dental Implant System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kj Meditech Co., Ltd. · DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form
Cleared on Oct 4, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K072896 (Osstem Implant Co., Ltd., 2007) after a 181-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1990. 14 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 4, 2012
- Review
- 181 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DZE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K894595 (1990). 18 ancestors in all. 14 later devices descend from it, 7 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
- 7 generations backK984104 Iti Dental Implant SystemStraumann USA · 1999 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK993595 Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2000
- 5 generations backK011879 3A Dental Implant SystemOsseco Biosource, Ltd. · 2002
- 4 generations backK051576 Avana Dental Implant SystemOsstem Co., Ltd. · 2005
- 3 generations backK062051 SS SystemOsstem Implant Co., Ltd. · 2006
- 2 generations backK063861 GS SystemOsstem Implant Co., Ltd. · 2007
- 1 generation backK072896 GS Fixture SystemOsstem Implant Co., Ltd. · 2007
- This deviceK121047 Hero II Dental Implant System, IS Dental Implant SystemKj Meditech Co., Ltd. · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK131682 UD Implant SystemMedimecca Co., Ltd. · 2013
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK160536 Chaorum Implant SystemMedimecca Co., Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK150060 J2A Dental Implant System, J2C Dental Implant SystemKj Meditech Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK161923 J2A SLA Dental Implant SystemKj Meditech Co., Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK231932 TDS (Techwin Dental System)Techwin Co., Ltd. · 2024
Showing 5 of 14 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 14 · See all- K131682UD Implant SystemMedimecca Co., Ltd. · 2013 · cites it directly5descendants
- K160536Chaorum Implant SystemMedimecca Co., Ltd. · 2017 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K150060J2A Dental Implant System, J2C Dental Implant SystemKj Meditech Co., Ltd. · 2015 · cites it directly2descendants
- K161923J2A SLA Dental Implant SystemKj Meditech Co., Ltd. · 2017 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K231932TDS (Techwin Dental System)Techwin Co., Ltd. · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K894595 | Bonefit R Screw Implants | Institut Straumann AG | 1990 | — |
| −7 | K984104 | Iti Dental Implant System | Straumann USA | 1999 | 1 |
| −6 | K993595 | Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate Loading Upon… | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −5 | K011879 | 3A Dental Implant System | Osseco Biosource, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K051576 | Avana Dental Implant System | Osstem Co., Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K062051 | SS System | Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K063861 | GS System | Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K072896 | GS Fixture System | Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K121047 | Hero II Dental Implant System, IS Dental Implant System | Kj Meditech Co., Ltd. | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K131682 | UD Implant System | Medimecca Co., Ltd. | 2013 | — |
| +2 | K160536 | Chaorum Implant System | Medimecca Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K150060 | J2A Dental Implant System, J2C Dental Implant System | Kj Meditech Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K161923 | J2A SLA Dental Implant System | Kj Meditech Co., Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K231932 | TDS (Techwin Dental System) | Techwin Co., Ltd. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K072896 | GS Fixture SystemSummary page 1…ystem Product Code: DZE, NBA Classification regulation: 2 1CFR872.3640 2. Predicate Device: GiS FIXTURE SYSTEM by OSSTEM IMPLANT CO., LTD (K072896) 3. Description: The Hero 11 Dental Implant system and the IS Dental Implant System are dental 510(k) Submission.… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (14)
See all 147 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K131682 | UD Implant System | 2013 | 5 |
| K150060 | J2A Dental Implant System, J2C Dental Implant System | 2015 | 2 |
| K140052 | J2I Implant System | 2014 | 0 |
| K140051 | KJ External Implant System | 2014 | 0 |
| K132144 | Kerator | 2014 | 0 |
| K130221 | Hero II Dental Implant System, UI Dental Implant System | 2013 | 0 |
| K121098 | Hero I Dental Implant System | 2013 | 0 |
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 22 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.6 years on median.
- 1 of the 18 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K131682 (Medimecca Co., Ltd., 2013) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All DZE devicesDZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · DZE
31in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · DZE
184in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · DZE
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · DZE
465,788in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code DZE, 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 | 43 | 107 | 11 | 225 |
| 2008 | 61 | 118 | 4 | 393 |
| 2009 | 41 | 110 | 3 | 164 |
| 2010 | 34 | 162 | 3 | 360 |
| 2011 | 26 | 194 | 0 | 362 |
| 2012 | 39 | 174 | 11 | 358 |
| 2013 | 42 | 195 | 1 | 391 |
| 2014 | 36 | 265 | 7 | 1,124 |
| 2015 | 36 | 215 | 3 | 2,894 |
| 2016 | 40 | 219 | 15 | 1,116 |
| 2017 | 48 | 223 | 4 | 9,719 |
| 2018 | 41 | 200 | 4 | 12,892 |
| 2019 | 31 | 231 | 8 | 167,016 |
| 2020 | 41 | 230 | 0 | 255,524 |
| 2021 | 34 | 182 | 6 | 479,618 |
| 2022 | 34 | 243 | 0 | 483,224 |
| 2023 | 35 | 248 | 0 | 537,585 |
| 2024 | 40 | 222 | 1 | 473,629 |
| 2025 | 31 | 184 | 1 | 465,788 |
| 2026 | 15 | 194 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Hero II Dental Implant System and the IS Dental Implant System are indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, screw retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework. The Hero II Dental Implant System and the IS Dental Implant System are for single and two stage surgical procedures. These systems are intended for delayed loading.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K121047 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K121047: Hero II Dental Implant System, IS Dental Implant System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K121047
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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