# K172798: Straumann CARES Abutments CoCr

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Institut Straumann AG
- Decided: Jan 3, 2018 after 107 days
- Product code: NHA (Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3630
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 10 generations back to K894844 (1990). 16 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 17 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K150899: Straumann CARES Titanium Alloy (TAN) Abutment, Straumann USA, LLC (2015) Summary page 4.

## Indications for use
The Straumann® CARES® Abutments CoCr are indicated for single tooth replacement and multiple tooth restorations. The prosthetic restoration can be cemented or directly veneered/screw-retained.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K172798
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology