510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · EFB Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental
Cleared on Feb 3, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K132480 (E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A, 2014) and 1 other predicate after a 205-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1990. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 3, 2016
- Review
- 205 days
- Class
- Class I
- Product code
- EFB
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K900709 (1990). 17 ancestors in all. 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK900709 Air Flow SiiElectro Medical Systems (Ems Sa) · 1990
- 5 generations backK991857 Airflow HandyElectro Medical Systems, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK022119 Ems Air-Flow Handy 2 Dental HandpieceElectro Medical Systems SA · 2002
- 3 generations backK092289 Ems Air-Flow Handy PerioE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2009
- 2 generations backK110173 Ems Air-Flow Master PiezonE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2011
- 1 generation backK132478 Air-Flow Handy 3.0E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2014
- This deviceK151912 AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUSE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241880 Air Powered Tooth Polishing System (Perio-Mate); Air Powered Tooth…Nakanishi, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK221548 Dental Air Polishing HandpieceGuilin Woodpecker Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. · 2022
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K900709 | Air Flow Sii | Electro Medical Systems (Ems Sa) | 1990 | — |
| −5 | K991857 | Airflow Handy | Electro Medical Systems, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K022119 | Ems Air-Flow Handy 2 Dental Handpiece | Electro Medical Systems SA | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K092289 | Ems Air-Flow Handy Perio | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K110173 | Ems Air-Flow Master Piezon | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K132478 | Air-Flow Handy 3.0 | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151912 | AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K241880 | Air Powered Tooth Polishing System (Perio-Mate); Air Powered Tooth Polishing… | Nakanishi, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K221548 | Dental Air Polishing Handpiece | Guilin Woodpecker Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K132480 | Air-Flow Handy 3.0 PerioSummary page 4…The following legally marketed medical devices have been identified as predicate: • E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A., AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PERIO (K132480) • E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A., AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 (K132478) Electro Medical Systems SA 510(k) Februa… | 2014 |
| * | K132478 | Air-Flow Handy 3.0Summary page 4…dicate: • E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A., AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PERIO (K132480) • E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A., AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 (K132478) Electro Medical Systems SA 510(k) February 2, 2016 CONFIDENTIAL AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS… | 2014 |
| † | K082791 | Ems Air-Flow Master | 2009 |
What descends from it? (2)
2 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 26 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 3.0 years on median.
- None of the 17 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K241880 (Nakanishi, Inc., 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K132480.
How does its category compare?
All EFB devicesEFB Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, 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?
The AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS is a dental handpiece intended for use in the cleaning and polishing of teeth by the projection of a mixture of water, air, and EMS prophylaxis powder onto the tooth surface. The device removes soft deposits and areas of discoloration and can be used to prepare teeth for dental procedures such as the placement of composite fillings, porcelain inlays, and laminate veneers. The device can be used to clean implant abutments and…
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The AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS is a dental handpiece intended for use in the cleaning and polishing of teeth by the projection of a mixture of water, air, and EMS prophylaxis powder onto the tooth surface. The device removes soft deposits and areas of discoloration and can be used to prepare teeth for dental procedures such as the placement of composite fillings, porcelain inlays, and laminate veneers. The device can be used to clean implant abutments and to clean teeth prior to treatments such as shade matching, fluoridation, and bleaching. The device can also be used to degrease crowns and bridges prior to placement and clean fixed bands and brackets on orthodontic appliances.
The AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS is intended for patients suffering from periodontal disease.
The AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS is indicated for the non-surgical removal of subgingival plaque in pockets up to 4 mm after initial periodontal treatment.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K151912 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151912: AIR-FLOW handy 3.0 PLUS.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151912
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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