510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArgenIS Titanium Abutments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Argen Corporation · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Aug 5, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K143051 (The Argen Corporation, 2015) after a 186-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1990. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Aug 5, 2016
- Review
- 186 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K894595 (1990). 108 ancestors in all, the oldest K871863 (1987). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK053088 Slactive ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 2006
- 2 generations backK081419 Straumann Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2009
- 1 generation backK143051 ArgenIS Titanium AbutmentsThe Argen Corporation · 2015
- This deviceK160248 ArgenIS Titanium AbutmentsArgen Corporation · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK172430 ArgenIS Titanium AbutmentsArgen Corporation · 2018
Show all 10 generations
- Root · 10 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
- 9 generations backK984104 Iti Dental Implant SystemStraumann USA · 1999 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK992937 Dental ImplantNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK013067 Frialoc Dental Implant SystemFriadent GmbH · 2002
- 6 generations backK021318 Xive Dental Implant SystemFriadent GmbH · 2002
- 5 generations backK032158 Xive Dental Implant System MultipleFriadent GmbH · 2003
- 4 generations backK033984 Straumann Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2004
- 3 generations backK053088 Slactive ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 2006
- 2 generations backK081419 Straumann Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2009
- 1 generation backK143051 ArgenIS Titanium AbutmentsThe Argen Corporation · 2015
- This deviceK160248 ArgenIS Titanium AbutmentsArgen Corporation · 2016
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K172430ArgenIS Titanium AbutmentsArgen Corporation · 2018 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K894595 | Bonefit R Screw Implants | Institut Straumann AG | 1990 | — |
| −9 | K984104 | Iti Dental Implant System | Straumann USA | 1999 | 1 |
| −8 | K992937 | Dental Implant | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2000 | 1 |
| −7 | K013067 | Frialoc Dental Implant System | Friadent GmbH | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K021318 | Xive Dental Implant System | Friadent GmbH | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K032158 | Xive Dental Implant System Multiple | Friadent GmbH | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K033984 | Straumann Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K053088 | Slactive Implants | Institut Straumann AG | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K081419 | Straumann Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K143051 | ArgenIS Titanium Abutments | The Argen Corporation | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160248 | ArgenIS Titanium Abutments | Argen Corporation | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K172430 | ArgenIS Titanium Abutments | Argen Corporation | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 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 NHA? 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 NHA device
- #1 K222288 DESS Dental Smart Solutionsscore 30.6 · 19 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K143051 | ArgenIS Titanium AbutmentsSummary page 5…vice to which Equivalence is claimed (Predicate Devices): 9.1 Primary Predicate: Trade Name: ArgenIS 510(k) Number: K143051 Regulation Number: 872.3630 Classification Code: NHA Device Classificati… | 2015 |
| † | K022424 | Replace HA Coated Implant, Models 35102, 35132, 35162, 43102, 43132, 43162, 50102… | 2002 |
| † | K102436 | Nobel Active 3.0 | 2010 |
| † | K071370 | Nobelactive Internal Connection Implant | 2007 |
| † | K142260 | NobelActive | 2015 |
| † | K083550 | Straumann Dental Implant System | 2009 |
| † | K121131 | BL, 04.1 MM RC, Slactive 8MM, Tizr and 10MM, 12, 14MM | 2012 |
| † | K033243 | Iti Synocta Meso Abutments | 2003 |
| † | K024111 | Astra Tech Implants-Dental System Fixture Osseospeed | 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K172430 | ArgenIS Titanium Abutments | 2018 | 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 26 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.7 years on median.
- 19 of the 108 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K172430 (Argen Corporation, 2018) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All NHA devicesNHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NHA
40in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NHA
147in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NHA
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NHA
838in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NHA, 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 | 38 | 91 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 31 | 90 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 30 | 95 | 0 | 30 |
| 2010 | 19 | 162 | 0 | 61 |
| 2011 | 31 | 130 | 5 | 56 |
| 2012 | 25 | 171 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 22 | 184 | 1 | 143 |
| 2014 | 27 | 160 | 0 | 146 |
| 2015 | 29 | 151 | 1 | 858 |
| 2016 | 38 | 202 | 36 | 314 |
| 2017 | 31 | 188 | 2 | 577 |
| 2018 | 31 | 200 | 1 | 591 |
| 2019 | 28 | 160 | 0 | 530 |
| 2020 | 38 | 153 | 7 | 458 |
| 2021 | 29 | 211 | 0 | 546 |
| 2022 | 33 | 142 | 0 | 497 |
| 2023 | 51 | 147 | 3 | 618 |
| 2024 | 43 | 158 | 0 | 635 |
| 2025 | 40 | 147 | 1 | 838 |
| 2026 | 23 | 169 | 3 | — |
What is it indicated for?
ArgenIS Titanium Abutments are intended to be single use available by prescription only in the construction of dental restorations supported by the endosseous dental implant. The ArgenIs Titanium Abutments are designed to specifically fit an individual patient’s needs of the final restoration. All digitally designed abutments files are intended to be sent to Argen manufacturer for milling.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160248 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160248: ArgenIS Titanium Abutments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160248
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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