510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDTX Studio design
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nobel Biocare AB · PNP Dental Abutment Design Software For Dental Laboratory
Cleared on Mar 1, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K151455 (3Shape A/S, 2016) after a 225-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1990.
- Decided
- Mar 1, 2019
- Review
- 225 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- PNP
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K894844 (1990). 117 ancestors in all, the oldest K871863 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 11 generations backK894844 Bonefit Implant System Accessories & InstrumentsStraumann Institute, Ltd. · 1990
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK081005 P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100152 Sirona Cad/Cam SystemSirona Dental Systems GmbH · 2010
- 1 generation backK151455 3Shape Abutment Designer Software3Shape A/S · 2016
- This deviceK181932 DTX Studio designNobel Biocare AB · 2019
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- Root · 11 generations backK894844 Bonefit Implant System Accessories & InstrumentsStraumann Institute, Ltd. · 1990
- 10 generations backK990342 Synocta ProstheticsStraumann USA · 1999
- 9 generations backK013798 Prosthetic Accessories to the Iti Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2001
- 8 generations backK020096 Esthetic Ease Abutments for the Iti Dental Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2002 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK033243 Iti Synocta Meso AbutmentsStraumann USA · 2003
- 6 generations backK052272 Straumann Computer Aided Restoration ServiceStraumann USA · 2006
- 5 generations backK061277 Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service (C.a.R.E.S.) Ceramic…Straumann USA · 2007
- 4 generations backK072151 P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsStraumann USA · 2007 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK081005 P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK100152 Sirona Cad/Cam SystemSirona Dental Systems GmbH · 2010
- 1 generation backK151455 3Shape Abutment Designer Software3Shape A/S · 2016
- This deviceK181932 DTX Studio designNobel Biocare AB · 2019
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K894844 | Bonefit Implant System Accessories & Instruments | Straumann Institute, Ltd. | 1990 | — |
| −10 | K990342 | Synocta Prosthetics | Straumann USA | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K013798 | Prosthetic Accessories to the Iti Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K020096 | Esthetic Ease Abutments for the Iti Dental Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2002 | 1 |
| −7 | K033243 | Iti Synocta Meso Abutments | Straumann USA | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K052272 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service | Straumann USA | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K061277 | Straumann Computer Aided Restoration Service (C.a.R.E.S.) Ceramic Coping | Straumann USA | 2007 | — |
| −4 | K072151 | P.004 RC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Straumann USA | 2007 | 1 |
| −3 | K081005 | P.004 NC Cares Titanium and Ceramic Abutments | Institut Straumann AG | 2008 | 1 |
| −2 | K100152 | Sirona Cad/Cam System | Sirona Dental Systems GmbH | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K151455 | 3Shape Abutment Designer Software | 3Shape A/S | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K181932 | DTX Studio design | Nobel Biocare AB | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 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 PNP? 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 PNP device
- #1 K200100 Abutment Designscore 12.1 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K151455 | 3Shape Abutment Designer SoftwareSummary page 4…edicate/Reference Devices Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following predicate devices: • Primary Predicate: o 3Shape Abutment Designer Software K151455 • Reference Predicate o DTX Studio design K171466 IV. Device Description DTX Studio design* is a stand-alon… | 2016 |
| † | K171466 | NobelDesign, DTX Studio Design | 2017 |
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 29 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 15 of the 117 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K151455.
How does its category compare?
All PNP devicesPNP Dental Abutment Design Software For Dental Laboratory: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · PNP
2in 2024
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · PNP
Too few PNP 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · PNP
No recall names PNP since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · PNP
No MAUDE report names PNP since 2007.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
DTX Studio design software is intended as an aid to the restoration of chewing function in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae. DTX Studio design software is intended to be used by dental laboratory staff or a dental practitioner for designing patient specific component of a two-piece, one-piece or hybrid dental implant abutment. The single or multiple patient specific abutment design is intended to be used by the manufacturer of an endosseous dental implant abutment to create the final device.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K181932 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181932: DTX Studio design.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181932
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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