510(k) · Cleared
ClearedG-Cem LinkForce, Dual Cure Activator, Try-In Paste, Multi Primer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
GC America, Inc. · EMA Cement, Dental
Cleared on Jul 6, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K110508 (3M Espe AG, 2011) and 3 other predicates after a 240-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1993. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 6, 2016
- Review
- 240 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EMA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K931812 (1993). 60 ancestors in all, the oldest K833757 (1984). 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK931812 New Dentine AdhesiveDentsply Intl. · 1993
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK094007 Unicem3M Espe AG Dental Products · 2010
- 2 generations backK100756 MALTA3M Espe AG Dental Products · 2010
- 1 generation backK110508 Suglue-103M Espe AG · 2011
- This deviceK153231 G-Cem LinkForce, Dual Cure Activator, Try-In Paste, Multi PrimerGC America, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK200798 G-Cem OneGC America, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK254109 G-Cem UniversalGC America, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK254063 iCEM Universal PlusKulzer, LLC · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251946 G aenial Universal Injectable IIGC America, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK242366 OverCEM SA Universal; OverCEM SA Translucent; OverCEM SA Opaque…Overfibers S.R.L. · 2025
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK931812 New Dentine AdhesiveDentsply Intl. · 1993
- 10 generations backK960823 Prime & Bond 2.0 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding AgentDentsply Intl. · 1996
- 9 generations backK962348 Prime & Bond 2.1 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding AgentDentsply Intl. · 1996
- 8 generations backK964525 Prime & Bond 2.1 M.P. Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent W/ActivatorDentsply Intl. · 1997
- 7 generations backK974486 Clearfil Liner Bond 2VKuraray America, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK990040 Clearfil SE BondKuraray Co. · 1999
- 5 generations backK012442 Modification to Clearfil SE BondKuraray Medical, Inc. · 2001
- 4 generations backK032455 Panavia F 2.0Kuraray Medical, Inc. · 2003
- 3 generations backK094007 Unicem3M Espe AG Dental Products · 2010
- 2 generations backK100756 MALTA3M Espe AG Dental Products · 2010
- 1 generation backK110508 Suglue-103M Espe AG · 2011
- This deviceK153231 G-Cem LinkForce, Dual Cure Activator, Try-In Paste, Multi PrimerGC America, Inc. · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K200798G-Cem OneGC America, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly3descendants
- K254109G-Cem UniversalGC America, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K254063iCEM Universal PlusKulzer, LLC · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K251946G aenial Universal Injectable IIGC America, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K242366OverCEM SA Universal; OverCEM SA Translucent; OverCEM SA Opaque; OverCEM Ti-Abutment…Overfibers S.R.L. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K931812 | New Dentine Adhesive | Dentsply Intl. | 1993 | — |
| −10 | K960823 | Prime & Bond 2.0 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent | Dentsply Intl. | 1996 | — |
| −9 | K962348 | Prime & Bond 2.1 Multipurpose Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent | Dentsply Intl. | 1996 | — |
| −8 | K964525 | Prime & Bond 2.1 M.P. Dentin/Enamel Bonding Agent W/Activator | Dentsply Intl. | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K974486 | Clearfil Liner Bond 2V | Kuraray America, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K990040 | Clearfil SE Bond | Kuraray Co. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K012442 | Modification to Clearfil SE Bond | Kuraray Medical, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K032455 | Panavia F 2.0 | Kuraray Medical, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K094007 | Unicem | 3M Espe AG Dental Products | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K100756 | MALTA | 3M Espe AG Dental Products | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K110508 | Suglue-10 | 3M Espe AG | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153231 | G-Cem LinkForce, Dual Cure Activator, Try-In Paste, Multi Primer | GC America, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K200798 | G-Cem One | GC America, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +2 | K254109 | G-Cem Universal | GC America, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K254063 | iCEM Universal Plus | Kulzer, LLC | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K251946 | G aenial Universal Injectable II | GC America, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K242366 | OverCEM SA Universal; OverCEM SA Translucent; OverCEM SA Opaque; OverCEM… | Overfibers S.R.L. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 EMA? 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 EMA device
- #1 K254109 G-Cem Universalscore 15.0 · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K110508 | Suglue-10Summary page 7…icate Code G-CEM LinkForce Cement RelyX Ultimate K110508 EMA Primary LINKMAX K001823 EMA Reference… | 2011 |
| * | K110302 | Adhesive Exl-759Summary page 7…LINKMAX K001823 EMA Reference GC Dual Cure Dual Cure Scotchbond Universal K110302 KLE Primary Activator Activator LINKMAX Self Etching Primer K001823 EMA Reference… | 2011 |
| * | K931309 | VariolinkSummary page 7…mer K001823 EMA Reference A and Primer B Try-In Paste Try-In Paste Variolink Veneer Try-In K931309 EBF Primary RelyX Try-In Paste K002452 EMA Reference… | 1993 |
| * | K001823 | LinkmaxSummary page 7…-CEM LinkForce Cement RelyX Ultimate K110508 EMA Primary LINKMAX K001823 EMA Reference GC Dual Cure Dual Cure Scotchbond Universal K110302 KLE Primary… | 2000 |
| † | K002452 | 3M Rely X Veneer Cement Try-in Paster | 2000 |
| † | K972594 | Metalprimer II | 1997 |
What descends from it? (5)
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 23 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 2 of the 60 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K200798 (GC America, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K110508.
How does its category compare?
All EMA devicesEMA Cement, Dental: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EMA
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EMA
106in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EMA
1in 2023
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EMA
9in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EMA, 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 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 33 |
| 2008 | 13 | 71 | 2 | 50 |
| 2009 | 10 | 86 | 1 | 90 |
| 2010 | 14 | 86 | 1 | 106 |
| 2011 | 8 | 79 | 5 | 224 |
| 2012 | 10 | 128 | 0 | 249 |
| 2013 | 12 | 178 | 0 | 385 |
| 2014 | 4 | 174 | 0 | 207 |
| 2015 | 9 | 134 | 0 | 85 |
| 2016 | 10 | 182 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 3 | 141 | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | 3 | 237 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 | 127 | 0 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 | 164 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 184 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 | 245 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 10 | 106 | 0 | 9 |
| 2026 | 7 | 150 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
G-Cem LinkForce 1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic, resin and metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges. 2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts, and cast post and cores. 3. Cementation of all ceramic and composite veneers (up to 2 teeth) 4. Permanent cementation of crowns and bridges on implant abutments. GC DUAL CURE ACTIVATOR 1. Cementation of indirect restorations. 2. Bonding of core build-ups made of light-curing composite or core…
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G-Cem LinkForce
1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic, resin and metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges.
2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts, and cast post and cores.
3. Cementation of all ceramic and composite veneers (up to 2 teeth)
4. Permanent cementation of crowns and bridges on implant abutments.
GC DUAL CURE ACTIVATOR
1. Cementation of indirect restorations.
2. Bonding of core build-ups made of light-curing composite or core build-up materials to tooth structure.
3. Bonding of resin cements and core build-up materials and self-cure composites to tooth structure.
TRY-IN PASTE
To evaluate the shade and the fitting of the restoration prior to permanent cementation.
MULTI PRIMER
1. Priming of the adherend surfaces of indirect restorations made of glass ceramics, oxide ceramics, hybrid ceramics, composite and metal before luting procedures.
2. Intra-oral and extra-oral repair of fractured indirect restorations made of ceramics, hybrid ceramics and composites.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K153231 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153231: G-Cem LinkForce, Dual Cure Activator, Try-In Paste, Multi Primer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153231
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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