510(k) · Cleared
Cleared3i T3 Short Implants
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biomet 3i · DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form
Cleared on Nov 20, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K133049 (Biomet 3i, 2014) and 3 other predicates after a 259-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1993. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 20, 2015
- Review
- 259 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- DZE
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K925765 (1993). 73 ancestors in all, the oldest K781060 (1978). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 13 generations backK925765 Branemark System Standard 3.75MM FixtureNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1993
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK100724 Osseotite II Model XifossxxxBiomet 3i, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK111216 Osseotite 2 Dental ImplantsBiomet 3i, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK133049 3I T3(R) External Hex Dental ImplantsBiomet 3i · 2014
- This deviceK150571 3i T3 Short ImplantsBiomet 3i · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241753 Immediate Molar ImplantsBiomet 3i, LLC · 2024
Show all 13 generations
- Root · 13 generations backK925765 Branemark System Standard 3.75MM FixtureNobelpharma USA, Inc. · 1993
- 12 generations backK994376 Frialit-2 3.4MM Steeped Cylinder Implant with Frios TPS Coating…Friadent GmbH · 2000
- 11 generations backK014235 Osseotite NT Dental Implants & AccessoriesImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 10 generations backK022009 3I Implants; Osseotite Dental Implants; Osseotite NT Dental ImplantsImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2002
- 9 generations backK031475 Osseotite NT Certain ImplantsImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK041402 Modification to Osseotite NT Certain ImplantsImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2004
- 7 generations backK051189 Prevail Dental ImplantsImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2005
- 6 generations backK051461 3I Osseotite Dental ImplantsImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK062432 Nanotite Dental ImplantsImplant Innovations, Inc. · 2007
- 4 generations backK062636 Osseotite, Osseotite NY, Certain, Certain NT, Prevail, Certain…Implant Innovations, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK100724 Osseotite II Model XifossxxxBiomet 3i, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK111216 Osseotite 2 Dental ImplantsBiomet 3i, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK133049 3I T3(R) External Hex Dental ImplantsBiomet 3i · 2014
- This deviceK150571 3i T3 Short ImplantsBiomet 3i · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K241753Immediate Molar ImplantsBiomet 3i, LLC · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K925765 | Branemark System Standard 3.75MM Fixture | Nobelpharma USA, Inc. | 1993 | — |
| −12 | K994376 | Frialit-2 3.4MM Steeped Cylinder Implant with Frios TPS Coating; Frialit-2… | Friadent GmbH | 2000 | — |
| −11 | K014235 | Osseotite NT Dental Implants & Accessories | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K022009 | 3I Implants; Osseotite Dental Implants; Osseotite NT Dental Implants | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −9 | K031475 | Osseotite NT Certain Implants | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K041402 | Modification to Osseotite NT Certain Implants | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −7 | K051189 | Prevail Dental Implants | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K051461 | 3I Osseotite Dental Implants | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K062432 | Nanotite Dental Implants | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K062636 | Osseotite, Osseotite NY, Certain, Certain NT, Prevail, Certain Prevail, XP… | Implant Innovations, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K100724 | Osseotite II Model Xifossxxx | Biomet 3i, Inc. | 2011 | 5 |
| −2 | K111216 | Osseotite 2 Dental Implants | Biomet 3i, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K133049 | 3I T3(R) External Hex Dental Implants | Biomet 3i | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K150571 | 3i T3 Short Implants | Biomet 3i | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K241753 | Immediate Molar Implants | Biomet 3i, LLC | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Planning a device in DZE? 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 DZE device
- #1 K211090 ZENEX Implant Systemscore 25.4 · 15 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K133049 | 3I T3(R) External Hex Dental ImplantsSummary page 4…tional implant options for connection to existing Biomet 3i™ external hex restorative components. The primary change from the predicate 3i T3® devices in K133049 is the shorter length. The external connection is the same as the other predicate external connection dental implants. Th… | 2014 |
| * | K073368 | 5.0 X 5.0MM Dental Implant and 6.0 X 5.0 Dental ImplantSummary page 5…ze of the subject devices are substantially equivalent or similar to the secondary predicate device noted below: Bicon Short Implant (5.0mm and 6.0mm, K073368 SE 10/10/2008, K062044 SE 11/21/2006 and K042637 SE 11/15/2004) XI. Discussion of the Non-Clinical Testing… | 2008 |
| * | K062044 | The 5.0 X 6.0MM Dental ImplantSummary page 5…es are substantially equivalent or similar to the secondary predicate device noted below: Bicon Short Implant (5.0mm and 6.0mm, K073368 SE 10/10/2008, K062044 SE 11/21/2006 and K042637 SE 11/15/2004) XI. Discussion of the Non-Clinical Testing Non-clinical testing wa… | 2006 |
| * | K042637 | The 5.0 X 6.0MM Dental ImplantSummary page 5…milar to the secondary predicate device noted below: Bicon Short Implant (5.0mm and 6.0mm, K073368 SE 10/10/2008, K062044 SE 11/21/2006 and K042637 SE 11/15/2004) XI. Discussion of the Non-Clinical Testing Non-clinical testing was performed on the worst case subject… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K241753 | Immediate Molar Implants | 2024 | 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 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 12 of the 73 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K241753 (Biomet 3i, LLC, 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K133049.
How does its category compare?
All DZE devicesDZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, 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 3i T3® Short Implants are intended for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means for prosthetic attachment in single tooth restorations and in partially or fully edentulous spans with multiple single teeth utilizing delayed loading, or with a terminal or intermediary abutment for fixed or removable bridgework, and to retain overdentures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K150571 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K150571: 3i T3 Short Implants.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K150571
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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