510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBIO-RAY A-1 Anchor Screw System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Microware Precision Co., Ltd. · OAT Implant, Endosseous, Orthodontic
Cleared on Nov 6, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K090476 (Syntec Scientific Corp., 2009) after a 380-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1990.
- Decided
- Nov 6, 2019
- Review
- 380 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- OAT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K894844 (1990). 21 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK894844 Bonefit Implant System Accessories & InstrumentsStraumann Institute, Ltd. · 1990
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK060126 Absoanchor MicroimplantDentos, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK071490 Leone Orthodontic Mini ImplantLeone S.P.A. · 2008
- 1 generation backK090476 Syntec Orthodontic Mini ScrewSyntec Scientific Corp. · 2009
- This deviceK182929 BIO-RAY A-1 Anchor Screw SystemMicroware Precision Co., Ltd. · 2019
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- Root · 9 generations backK894844 Bonefit Implant System Accessories & InstrumentsStraumann Institute, Ltd. · 1990
- 8 generations backK973353 Bonding BaseStraumann USA · 1997
- 7 generations backK982509 Ortho Implant and AccessoriesStraumann USA · 1998
- 6 generations backK031936 Osteomed Orthodontic Screw SystemOsteomed LP · 2004
- 5 generations backK033767 Dual Top Anchor System ScrewsJeil Medical Corporation · 2004
- 4 generations backK042965 Tomas PinDentaurum, Inc. · 2005
- 3 generations backK060126 Absoanchor MicroimplantDentos, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK071490 Leone Orthodontic Mini ImplantLeone S.P.A. · 2008
- 1 generation backK090476 Syntec Orthodontic Mini ScrewSyntec Scientific Corp. · 2009
- This deviceK182929 BIO-RAY A-1 Anchor Screw SystemMicroware Precision Co., Ltd. · 2019
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K894844 | Bonefit Implant System Accessories & Instruments | Straumann Institute, Ltd. | 1990 | — |
| −8 | K973353 | Bonding Base | Straumann USA | 1997 | — |
| −7 | K982509 | Ortho Implant and Accessories | Straumann USA | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K031936 | Osteomed Orthodontic Screw System | Osteomed LP | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K033767 | Dual Top Anchor System Screws | Jeil Medical Corporation | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K042965 | Tomas Pin | Dentaurum, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K060126 | Absoanchor Microimplant | Dentos, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K071490 | Leone Orthodontic Mini Implant | Leone S.P.A. | 2008 | — |
| −1 | K090476 | Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screw | Syntec Scientific Corp. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K182929 | BIO-RAY A-1 Anchor Screw System | Microware Precision Co., Ltd. | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 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 OAT device
- #1 K260268 OrthoEasy Pal; OrthoEasy Pal Long Neckscore 13.2 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K090476 | Syntec Orthodontic Mini ScrewSummary page 4…ication Name: Class II, Sec. 872.3640 Endosseous dental implant Product Code: OAT Predicate Device Information: Primary device: Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screws (K090476) Reference device: Storm Mini Screw (K122069) Absoanchor Microimplant (K060126) L… | 2009 |
| † | K122069 | Storm Mini Screw | 2013 |
| † | K060126 | Absoanchor Microimplant | 2006 |
| † | K050257 | Lin/Liou Orthodontic Mini Anchor System (Lomas) (Sterile) | 2005 |
| † | K171904 | Tandry Locking Plate System | 2018 |
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 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.3 years on median.
- None of the 21 ancestors has a recall.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K090476.
How does its category compare?
All OAT devicesOAT Implant, Endosseous, Orthodontic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2019, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · OAT
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · OAT
224in 2021
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · OAT
2in 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · OAT
5in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code OAT, 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 | 6 | 104 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 28 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 289 | 0 | 38 |
| 2021 | 4 | 224 | 0 | 68 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 84 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 78 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The BIO-RAY A-1 Anchor Screw System is intended to provide fixed anchorage for attachment of orthodontic appliances intended to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It’s used temporarily and intended to be removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. The screw is intended for single use only.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182929 · printed Nov 5, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K182929: BIO-RAY A-1 Anchor Screw System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182929
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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