510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLink Abutment for CEREC
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Oct 28, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K120847 (Osstem Implant Co., Ltd., 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 246-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1990.
- Decided
- Oct 28, 2016
- Review
- 246 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K894844 (1990). 213 ancestors in all, the oldest K871863 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 16 generations backK894844 Bonefit Implant System Accessories & InstrumentsStraumann Institute, Ltd. · 1990
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK132219 Straumann (R) Variobase (TM) Abutment NNC, Straumann (R) Variobase…Straumann USA, LLC · 2014
- 2 generations backK142890 Straumann Variobase Abutment NNC, Straumann Variobase Abutment RN…Straumann USA, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK151324 Straumann Variobase for CERECStraumann USA, LLC · 2015
- This deviceK160519 Link Abutment for CERECOsstem Implant Co., Ltd. · 2016
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- Root · 16 generations backK894844 Bonefit Implant System Accessories & InstrumentsStraumann Institute, Ltd. · 1990
- 15 generations backK990342 Synocta ProstheticsStraumann USA · 1999
- 14 generations backK013798 Prosthetic Accessories to the Iti Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2001
- 13 generations backK020096 Esthetic Ease Abutments for the Iti Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2002 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK033243 Iti Synocta Meso AbutmentsStraumann USA · 2003
- 11 generations backK052272 Straumann Computer Aided Restoration ServiceStraumann USA · 2006
- 10 generations backK061277 Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service (C.a.R.E.S.) Ceramic…Straumann USA · 2007
- 9 generations backK072151 P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsStraumann USA · 2007 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK081005 P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK082545 Straumann NN Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008
- 6 generations backK093113 Etkon ES1, Model 019.0001, Etkon Visual, Straumann Cadcam AbutmentInstitut Straumann AG · 2009
- 5 generations backK101465 Straumann Cares Bridge; Straumann Cares Dolder BarInstitut Straumann AG · 2010
- 4 generations backK120822 Straumann Cares Variobase Abutment NNC, Straumann Cares Variobase…Institut Straumann AG · 2012
- 3 generations backK132219 Straumann (R) Variobase (TM) Abutment NNC, Straumann (R) Variobase…Straumann USA, LLC · 2014
- 2 generations backK142890 Straumann Variobase Abutment NNC, Straumann Variobase Abutment RN…Straumann USA, LLC · 2015
- 1 generation backK151324 Straumann Variobase for CERECStraumann USA, LLC · 2015
- This deviceK160519 Link Abutment for CERECOsstem Implant Co., Ltd. · 2016
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K894844 | Bonefit Implant System Accessories & Instruments | Straumann Institute, Ltd. | 1990 | — |
| −15 | K990342 | Synocta Prosthetics | Straumann USA | 1999 | — |
| −14 | K013798 | Prosthetic Accessories to the Iti Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2001 | — |
| −13 | K020096 | Esthetic Ease Abutments for the Iti Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2002 | 1 |
| −12 | K033243 | Iti Synocta Meso Abutments | Straumann USA | 2003 | — |
| −11 | K052272 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service | Straumann USA | 2006 | — |
| −10 | K061277 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service (C.a.R.E.S.) Ceramic Coping | Straumann USA | 2007 | — |
| −9 | K072151 | P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Straumann USA | 2007 | 1 |
| −8 | K081005 | P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Institut Straumann AG | 2008 | 1 |
| −7 | K082545 | Straumann NN Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Institut Straumann AG | 2008 | — |
| −6 | K093113 | Etkon ES1, Model 019.0001, Etkon Visual, Straumann Cadcam Abutment | Institut Straumann AG | 2009 | — |
| −5 | K101465 | Straumann Cares Bridge; Straumann Cares Dolder Bar | Institut Straumann AG | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K120822 | Straumann Cares Variobase Abutment NNC, Straumann Cares Variobase Abutment RN… | Institut Straumann AG | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K132219 | Straumann (R) Variobase (TM) Abutment NNC, Straumann (R) Variobase (TM)… | Straumann USA, LLC | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K142890 | Straumann Variobase Abutment NNC, Straumann Variobase Abutment RN, Straumann… | Straumann USA, LLC | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K151324 | Straumann Variobase for CEREC | Straumann USA, LLC | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K160519 | Link Abutment for CEREC | Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. | 2016 | — |
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 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K120847 | ET/SS Implant SystemSummary page 4…Class II NHA 3. Predicate Device(s): Primary Predicate(s) ET/SS IMPLANT SYSTEM, OSSTEM IMPLANT CO.,LTD. - K120847 Reference Predicate(s) Straumann® Variobase® for CEREC®, Abutment Models RN, WN, RC, NC, Straumann USA, LLC,… | 2012 |
| * | K151324 | Straumann Variobase for CERECSummary page 4…TEM, OSSTEM IMPLANT CO.,LTD. - K120847 Reference Predicate(s) Straumann® Variobase® for CEREC®, Abutment Models RN, WN, RC, NC, Straumann USA, LLC, - K151324 Sirona Dental Systems GmbH, Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System cleared under K111421; Sirona Dental Systems Gm… | 2015 |
| † | K111421 | Sirona Dental Cad/Cam System | 2012 |
| † | K100152 | Sirona Cad/Cam System | 2010 |
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 26 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 21 of the 213 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 10 other devices also cite its predicate K120847.
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?
The Link Abutment for CEREC is titanium alloy abutments placed onto HIOSSEN dental implants to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Link Abutment for CEREC is indicated for screw-retained single tooth or cement-retained single tooth and bridge restorations. Link abutment for CEREC All digitally designed copings and/or crowns for use with the Link abutment for CEREC is to be scanned using Sirona CEREC AC or CEREC AF or CEREC AI…
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The Link Abutment for CEREC is titanium alloy abutments placed onto HIOSSEN dental implants to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Link Abutment for CEREC is indicated for screw-retained single tooth or cement-retained single tooth and bridge restorations.
Link abutment for CEREC
All digitally designed copings and/or crowns for use with the Link abutment for CEREC is to be scanned using Sirona CEREC AC or CEREC AF or CEREC AI, designed using Sirona inLab software (Version 3.65) or Sirona CEREC Software (Version 4.2) and manufactured using a Sirona CEREC or inLab MC X or MC XL milling unit. CAD/CAM manufacturing/milling occurs at dental laboratories per the design limitations of the Sirona CEREC.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K160519 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K160519: Link Abutment for CEREC.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K160519
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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