510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSyntec Orthodontic Mini Screw Extended System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Syntec Scientific Corporation · OAT Implant, Endosseous, Orthodontic
Cleared on Sep 17, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K090476 (Syntec Scientific Corp., 2009) after a 360-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1990.
- Decided
- Sep 17, 2021
- Review
- 360 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 deviceK202790 Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screw Extended SystemSyntec Scientific Corporation · 2021
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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 deviceK202790 Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screw Extended SystemSyntec Scientific Corporation · 2021
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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) | K202790 | Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screw Extended System | Syntec Scientific Corporation | 2021 | — |
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
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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…ulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Class: Class II Predicate Device: Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screw (K090476) Reference Device: Syntec Wetali Orthodontic Mini Screws (K142001) Prior Submission: No… | 2009 |
| † | K142001 | Syntec Wetali Orthodontic Mini Screws | 2015 |
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 31 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. 2021, 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 screws are intended to provide fixed anchorage for attachment of orthodontic appliances intended to facilitate the
orthodontic movement of teeth. They are used temporarily and are intended to be removed after orthodontic treatment has
been completed. The screws are intended for single use only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K202790 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K202790: Syntec Orthodontic Mini Screw Extended System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K202790
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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