510(k) · Cleared
ClearedStraumann BLX Gold Abutments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Straumann USA, LLC (On Behalf of Institut Straumann Ag) · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Aug 19, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K070549 (Institut Straumann AG, 2007) and 3 other predicates after a 163-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Aug 19, 2020
- Review
- 163 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K960026 (1996). 127 ancestors in all, the oldest K874590 (1988). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 16 generations backK960026 Biohorizons Dental Implant SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1996
- 12 generations between
- 3 generations backK133592 Neodent Implant System, Titamax TI EX Acqua and TI Drive Acqua…Neodent USA, Inc. · 2014
- 2 generations backK150182 Neodent Implant System- CM Drive ImplantsJjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S · 2015
- 1 generation backK173961 Straumann BLX Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2018
- This deviceK200597 Straumann BLX Gold AbutmentsStraumann USA, LLC (On Behalf of Institut Straumann Ag) · 2020
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- Root · 16 generations backK960026 Biohorizons Dental Implant SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1996
- 15 generations backK964330 Biohorizons Dental Implant System (Name Subject to Change)BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1997
- 14 generations backK972313 The Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1997
- 13 generations backK020133 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 12 generations backK020645 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 11 generations backK022795 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 10 generations backK030463 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK032351 The Maestro System 3.0MM Diameter ImplantBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 8 generations backK041938 Maximus OS (Overdenture System)BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK063364 Alpha Bio Dental Implant SystemAlpha-Bio Tec, Ltd. · 2007
- 6 generations backK081653 Mdi Mii One-Piece Implant, 2.9MMImtec Corp. · 2008 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK123022 Neodent Implant SystemJjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S · 2013
- 4 generations backK133510 Neodent Implant SystemJj Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios SA · 2014
- 3 generations backK133592 Neodent Implant System, Titamax TI EX Acqua and TI Drive Acqua…Neodent USA, Inc. · 2014
- 2 generations backK150182 Neodent Implant System- CM Drive ImplantsJjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S · 2015
- 1 generation backK173961 Straumann BLX Implant SystemInstitut Straumann AG · 2018
- This deviceK200597 Straumann BLX Gold AbutmentsStraumann USA, LLC (On Behalf of Institut Straumann Ag) · 2020
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −16 | K960026 | Biohorizons Dental Implant System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −15 | K964330 | Biohorizons Dental Implant System (Name Subject to Change) | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −14 | K972313 | The Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −13 | K020133 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −12 | K020645 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K022795 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −10 | K030463 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −9 | K032351 | The Maestro System 3.0MM Diameter Implant | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K041938 | Maximus OS (Overdenture System) | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2004 | 2 |
| −7 | K063364 | Alpha Bio Dental Implant System | Alpha-Bio Tec, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K081653 | Mdi Mii One-Piece Implant, 2.9MM | Imtec Corp. | 2008 | 1 |
| −5 | K123022 | Neodent Implant System | Jjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S | 2013 | — |
| −4 | K133510 | Neodent Implant System | Jj Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios SA | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K133592 | Neodent Implant System, Titamax TI EX Acqua and TI Drive Acqua, Titamax Smart… | Neodent USA, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K150182 | Neodent Implant System- CM Drive Implants | Jjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K173961 | Straumann BLX Implant System | Institut Straumann AG | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K200597 | Straumann BLX Gold Abutments | Straumann USA, LLC (On Behalf of Institut Straumann Ag) | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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? (4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K070549 | Straumann P.004 RC Gold AbutmentSummary page 4…Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments Regulatory Class: II (21 CFR 872.3630) Product Code: NHA (21 CFR 872.3630) 5.3 Predicate Device Primary Predicate: K070549 – RC Gold Abutments Reference Predicate: K072497 – NC Gold Abutment, crowns K071888 – Gold Abutment for Bridge K190662 – MRI C… | 2007 |
| * | K072497 | P.004 NC Gold Abutment for CrownsSummary page 4…ss: II (21 CFR 872.3630) Product Code: NHA (21 CFR 872.3630) 5.3 Predicate Device Primary Predicate: K070549 – RC Gold Abutments Reference Predicate: K072497 – NC Gold Abutment, crowns K071888 – Gold Abutment for Bridge K190662 – MRI Compatibility for Existing Straumann Dental Implant… | 2007 |
| * | K071888 | Straumann P.004 RC Gold Abutment for BridgesSummary page 4…ct Code: NHA (21 CFR 872.3630) 5.3 Predicate Device Primary Predicate: K070549 – RC Gold Abutments Reference Predicate: K072497 – NC Gold Abutment, crowns K071888 – Gold Abutment for Bridge K190662 – MRI Compatibility for Existing Straumann Dental Implant System K173961 – BLX Implant System… | 2007 |
| * | K173961 | Straumann BLX Implant SystemSummary page 4…ts Reference Predicate: K072497 – NC Gold Abutment, crowns K071888 – Gold Abutment for Bridge K190662 – MRI Compatibility for Existing Straumann Dental Implant System K173961 – BLX Implant System Straumann USA, LLC August 18, 2020 1 of 5… | 2018 |
| † | K190662 | MRI Compatibility for Existing Straumann Dental Implant Systems | 2019 |
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 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 9 months on median.
- 14 of the 127 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K070549.
How does its category compare?
All NHA devicesNHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, 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?
Straumann abutments are intended to be placed into Straumann dental implants to provide support for prosthetic reconstructions such as crowns, bridges, and overdentures.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K200597 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K200597: Straumann BLX Gold Abutments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K200597
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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