510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTPH Spectra ST Flowable Composite Restorative
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Dentsply Sirona · EBF Material, Tooth Shade, Resin
Cleared on Nov 20, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K101603 (Shofu Dental Corp., 2010) and 1 other predicate after an 89-day review. Its family tree reaches back 2 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- Nov 20, 2018
- Review
- 89 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EBF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 2 generations to K940459 (1994). 4 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −2 | K940459 | Multipurpose Resin Cement with Fluoride (MRCF) | Dentsply Intl. | 1994 | — |
| −1 | K981965 | Flowable Composite | Dentsply Intl. | 1998 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182288 | TPH Spectra ST Flowable Composite Restorative | Dentsply Sirona | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new EBF device
- #1 K202846 Tera Harzscore 18.5 · 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K101603 | Beautifil Flow PlusSummary page 4…Reference Code Shofu Dental Beautifil Flow Predicate K101603 EBF Corporation Plus Dentsply Flowable… | 2010 |
| * | K981965 | Flowable CompositeSummary page 4…EBF Corporation Plus Dentsply Flowable Reference K981965 EMA International Composite Description of Device: TPH Spectra® ST Flowabl… | 1998 |
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 24 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 20.4 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
How does its category compare?
All EBF devicesEBF Material, Tooth Shade, Resin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · EBF
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EBF
43in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EBF
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EBF
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EBF, 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 | 19 | 49 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 14 | 79 | 42 | 10 |
| 2009 | 20 | 84 | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 19 | 75 | 6 | 31 |
| 2011 | 19 | 81 | 7 | 31 |
| 2012 | 11 | 86 | 0 | 62 |
| 2013 | 13 | 153 | 0 | 246 |
| 2014 | 10 | 112 | 0 | 195 |
| 2015 | 17 | 123 | 0 | 119 |
| 2016 | 20 | 205 | 0 | 143 |
| 2017 | 15 | 108 | 4 | 42 |
| 2018 | 15 | 115 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 17 | 159 | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 | 190 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 178 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 17 | 63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 87 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 18 | 120 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 16 | 59 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
TPH Spectra® ST Flowable Composite Restorative is indicated for:
• Direct restoration of cavities and lesions
• Filling of defects and undercuts in crowns, inlays, and onlays
• Blockouts
• Repair of defects
• Pit and fissure sealants
• Cementation of light transmissible indirect restorations
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182288 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182288: TPH Spectra ST Flowable Composite Restorative.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182288
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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