510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2019Temporary Snap Abutment
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nobel Biocare AB · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Nov 22, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K092377 (Zimmer Dental, Inc., 2009) and 2 other predicates after a 182-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1990. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Nov 22, 2016
- Review
- 182 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K894595 (1990). 86 ancestors in all, the oldest K871863 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 10 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK071370 Nobelactive Internal Connection ImplantNobel Biocare AB · 2007 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK083205 Nobelactive 8.5 MM & 18.0 MMNobel Biocare AB · 2009
- 1 generation backK133731 Nobelactive Wide Platform (WP)Nobel Biocare AB · 2014
- This deviceK161435 Temporary Snap AbutmentNobel Biocare AB · 2016
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- Root · 10 generations backK894595 Bonefit R Screw ImplantsInstitut Straumann AG · 1990
- 9 generations backK984104 Iti Dental Implant SystemStraumann USA · 1999 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK993595 Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate…Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2000
- 7 generations backK023113 Replace Tiunite Endosseous ImplantNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK041661 Nobel Biocare Endosseous ImplantsNobel Biocare Uas, Inc. · 2004
- 5 generations backK050258 Groovy ImplantsNobel Biocare AB · 2005 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK061003 SFB & CFB ImplantsNobel Biocare AB · 2006
- 3 generations backK071370 Nobelactive Internal Connection ImplantNobel Biocare AB · 2007 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK083205 Nobelactive 8.5 MM & 18.0 MMNobel Biocare AB · 2009
- 1 generation backK133731 Nobelactive Wide Platform (WP)Nobel Biocare AB · 2014
- This deviceK161435 Temporary Snap AbutmentNobel Biocare AB · 2016
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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 | K993595 | Nobel Biocare's Modified Surface Implant (Intended for Immediate Loading Upon… | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −7 | K023113 | Replace Tiunite Endosseous Implant | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2002 | 27 |
| −6 | K041661 | Nobel Biocare Endosseous Implants | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K050258 | Groovy Implants | Nobel Biocare AB | 2005 | 28 |
| −4 | K061003 | SFB & CFB Implants | Nobel Biocare AB | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K071370 | Nobelactive Internal Connection Implant | Nobel Biocare AB | 2007 | 4 |
| −2 | K083205 | Nobelactive 8.5 MM & 18.0 MM | Nobel Biocare AB | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K133731 | Nobelactive Wide Platform (WP) | Nobel Biocare AB | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K161435 | Temporary Snap Abutment | Nobel Biocare AB | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K092377 | Plastic Temporary Abutments, Models: PT341S, PT344S, PT341A, PT344A, PT451S, PT454S…Summary page 4…ion Name:Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment (21 CFR 872.3630) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHA III.PREDICATE DEVICE Primary Predicate Plastic Temporary Abutment (K092377) Reference Predicate NobelProcera PEEK Abutments (K120954) Reference Predicate NobelActive Wide Platform (WP) (K133731) IV. DE… | 2009 |
| * | K120954 | Nobelprocera Peek AbutmentsSummary page 4…0) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHA III.PREDICATE DEVICE Primary Predicate Plastic Temporary Abutment (K092377) Reference Predicate NobelProcera PEEK Abutments (K120954) Reference Predicate NobelActive Wide Platform (WP) (K133731) IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Temporary Snap Abutments are premanuf… | 2013 |
| * | K133731 | Nobelactive Wide Platform (WP)Summary page 4…E Primary Predicate Plastic Temporary Abutment (K092377) Reference Predicate NobelProcera PEEK Abutments (K120954) Reference Predicate NobelActive Wide Platform (WP) (K133731) IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Temporary Snap Abutments are premanufactured dental implant abutments directly connected to endosse… | 2014 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2019 | Class II | Z-1857-2020 | Process control | Packages of abutments may contain an incorrect screw. While the screw will tighten, it cannot be guaranteed that the screw will not loosen. In case the screw loosens the abutment should be retightened with the correct screw. |
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 1.9 years on median.
- 11 of the 86 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K092377.
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 Temporary Snap Abutment is intended to be used to fabricate and support provisional restorations that aid in creating an esthetic emergence through the gingiva during the healing period and prior to final restoration. The Temporary Snap Abutment can be used for cement retained or screw-retained provisional restorations. The abutments can be used for single-unit and multi-unit restorations. Use of the Temporary Snap Abutment is not to exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K161435 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K161435: Temporary Snap Abutment.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K161435
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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