510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDenture base resin
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. · EBI Resin, Denture, Relining, Repairing, Rebasing
Cleared on Nov 13, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K123220 (Vertex-Dental B.V., 2013) and 1 other predicate after a 94-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1999.
- Decided
- Nov 13, 2015
- Review
- 94 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K992956 (1999). 3 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K992956 | Lucitone FRS Flexibel Dental Resin | Dentsply Intl. | 1999 | — |
| −1 | K123220 | Vertex Thermosens Rigid | Vertex-Dental B.V. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K152270 | Denture base resin | Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K123220 | Vertex Thermosens RigidSummary page 5…3. Predicate Device : Manufacturer : Vertex Dental B.V. Device : ThermoSens Rigid 510(k) Number : K123220 (Decision Date - Dec. 3. 2010) 21 Manufacturer… | 2013 |
| * | K053060 | TCS UnbreakableSummary page 6…6 === Manufacturer : Thermoplastic Comfort Systems, Inc. Device : TCS® Unbreakable 510(k) Number : K053060 (Decision Date - Jul. 20. 2006) 4. Classifications Names & Citations : 21CFR872.3760, EBI, Resin, Denture, Relining, Repa… | 2006 |
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?
- The line of descent spans 16 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 13.4 years on median.
- None of the 3 ancestors has a recall.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K123220.
How does its category compare?
All EBI devicesEBI Resin, Denture, Relining, Repairing, Rebasing: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2015, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EBI
11in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EBI
79in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EBI
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EBI
34in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EBI, 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 | 10 | 53 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 | 124 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 | 234 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 | 95 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 11 | 113 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 | 135 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 102 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 | 106 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 | 147 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 | 196 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 158 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 127 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 | 283 | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | 4 | 99 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 | 11 | 154 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 96 | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 9 | 90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 79 | 0 | 34 |
| 2026 | 7 | 87 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Smiletone® (denture base resin) is a thermoplastic resin that is intended to be used in fabrication of removable full and partial dental prosthesis, as well as occlusal splints and night guards. The product is based on a compounded mixture of polyamide and pigments.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K152270 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K152270: Denture base resin.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K152270
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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