510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCombi Touch
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Mectron S.P.A. · ELC Scaler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on May 15, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K190124 (E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A, 2019) after a 3-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1990. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- May 15, 2023
- Review
- 3 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- ELC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K900709 (1990). 16 ancestors in all. 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK900709 Air Flow SiiElectro Medical Systems (Ems Sa) · 1990
- 5 generations backK991857 Airflow HandyElectro Medical Systems, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK022119 Ems Air-Flow Handy 2 Dental HandpieceElectro Medical Systems SA · 2002
- 3 generations backK092289 Ems Air-Flow Handy PerioE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2009
- 2 generations backK110173 Ems Air-Flow Master PiezonE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2011
- 1 generation backK190124 EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master, EMS AIRFLOW OneE.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A · 2019 · Recalled
- This deviceK231391 Combi TouchMectron S.P.A. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251425 turbodent touchMectron S.P.A. · 2025
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K251425turbodent touchMectron S.P.A. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K900709 | Air Flow Sii | Electro Medical Systems (Ems Sa) | 1990 | — |
| −5 | K991857 | Airflow Handy | Electro Medical Systems, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K022119 | Ems Air-Flow Handy 2 Dental Handpiece | Electro Medical Systems SA | 2002 | — |
| −3 | K092289 | Ems Air-Flow Handy Perio | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K110173 | Ems Air-Flow Master Piezon | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K190124 | EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master, EMS AIRFLOW One | E.M.S Electro Medical Systems S.A | 2019 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K231391 | Combi Touch | Mectron S.P.A. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K251425 | turbodent touch | Mectron S.P.A. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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 ELC? 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 ELC device
- #1 K260773 Varios Combi Pro2score 12.5 · 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K190124 | EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master, EMS AIRFLOW OneSummary page 6…Manufacturer Product Code 510(k) Number EMS AIR FLOW PROPHYLAXIS EMS (Electro Medical System) ELC, KOJ K190124 MASTER Reference device: For the Substantial Equivalence we have also considered the reference device: Trade Name… | 2019 |
| † | K140965 | Multipiezo Pro, Multipiezo | 2014 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K251425 | turbodent touch | 2025 | 0 |
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 33 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7.2 years on median.
- 1 of the 16 ancestors has a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K251425 (Mectron S.P.A., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K190124.
How does its category compare?
All ELC devicesELC Scaler, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2023, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · ELC
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · ELC
104in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · ELC
2in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · ELC
284in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code ELC, 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 | 92 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 216 | 0 | 58 |
| 2009 | 4 | 121 | 0 | 108 |
| 2010 | 4 | 201 | 0 | 79 |
| 2011 | 3 | 122 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 13 | 174 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 | 193 | 0 | 37 |
| 2015 | 5 | 150 | 0 | 135 |
| 2016 | 3 | 88 | 0 | 169 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 0 | 356 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 289 |
| 2019 | 4 | 192 | 0 | 302 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 164 |
| 2021 | 3 | 196 | 0 | 166 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 2 | 165 |
| 2023 | 5 | 258 | 0 | 210 |
| 2024 | 4 | 104 | 0 | 219 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 284 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
combi touch incorporates, within a single device, the functions of an ultrasonic scaler and of an air-polishing prophylaxis unit. Ultrasonic scaler function: combi touch, by using the appropriate associated inserts and the ultrasonic handpiece, is intended for use in the following dental applications: * Removing supra and subgingival calculus deposits and stains from teeth * Periodontal therapy and debridement for all types of periodontal disease…
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combi touch incorporates, within a single device, the functions of an ultrasonic scaler and of an air-polishing prophylaxis unit.
Ultrasonic scaler function:
combi touch, by using the appropriate associated inserts and the ultrasonic handpiece, is intended for use in the following dental applications:
* Removing supra and subgingival calculus deposits and stains from teeth
* Periodontal therapy and debridement for all types of periodontal disease, including periodontal pocket lavage with simultaneous ultrasonic tip movement
» Scaling and root planing
* Releasing crowns, bridges, inlays, and posts as well as condensing gutta percha
» Plugging for amalgam condensation
* Amalgam burnishing
* Preparing, cleaning and irrigating roots canals
* Cavity preparation
* Cleaning restorations and implant surfaces
Air-polishing prophylaxis function:
By using the appropriate air polishing handpiece, combi touch is intended for a complete supra-gingival and sub-gingival prophylaxis treatment.
The prophylaxis treatment is obtained by the projection of water, air and appropriate dental prophylaxis powders, onto the tooth surface. The device removes dental plaque, soft deposits, and surface stains from pits, grooves, interproximal spaces, or smooth surfaces of teeth.
combi touch is intended for the following oral prophylaxis procedures:
* Plaque removal for placement of sealants
Surface preparation prior to bonding/cementation of inlays, onlays, crowns and veneers
* Surface preparation prior to placing composite restorations
» Effective plaque and stain removal for orthodontic patients
* Cleaning prior to bonding ortho brackets
* Cleaning implant fixtures prior to loading
» Stain removal for shade determination
* Plaque removal prior to fluoride treatment
* Plaque and stain removal prior to whitening procedures
combi touch is also intended for use as an air-polisher in patients suffering from periodontal disease.
combi touch is indicated for the non-surgical removal of subgingival plaque in pockets up to 5 mm after initial periodontal treatment.
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/K231391 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K231391: Combi Touch.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K231391
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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