510(k) · Cleared
ClearedZfx Abutments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zfx GmbH - A Company of Zimvie · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Mar 1, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K222288 (Terrats Medical SL, 2022) after a 246-day review. Its family tree reaches back 20 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Mar 1, 2024
- Review
- 246 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 20 generations to K960026 (1996). 325 ancestors in all, the oldest K781060 (1978). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 20 generations backK960026 Biohorizons Dental Implant SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1996
- 16 generations between
- 3 generations backK191986 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2019
- 2 generations backK203464 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2021
- 1 generation backK222288 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2022
- This deviceK231915 Zfx AbutmentsZfx GmbH - A Company of Zimvie · 2024
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- Root · 20 generations backK960026 Biohorizons Dental Implant SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1996
- 19 generations backK964330 Biohorizons Dental Implant System (Name Subject to Change)BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1997
- 18 generations backK972313 The Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 1997
- 17 generations backK020133 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 16 generations backK020645 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 15 generations backK022795 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2002
- 14 generations backK030463 Modification to the Maestro SystemBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK032351 The Maestro System 3.0MM Diameter ImplantBioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2003
- 12 generations backK041938 Maximus OS (Overdenture System)BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK063364 Alpha Bio Dental Implant SystemAlpha-Bio Tec, Ltd. · 2007
- 10 generations backK081653 Mdi Mii One-Piece Implant, 2.9MMImtec Corp. · 2008 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK123022 Neodent Implant SystemJjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S · 2013
- 8 generations backK133510 Neodent Implant SystemJj Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios SA · 2014
- 7 generations backK133592 Neodent Implant System, Titamax TI EX Acqua and TI Drive Acqua…Neodent USA, Inc. · 2014
- 6 generations backK150367 Neodent Implant SystemJjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S · 2015
- 5 generations backK170588 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2017
- 4 generations backK173908 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2018
- 3 generations backK191986 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2019
- 2 generations backK203464 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2021
- 1 generation backK222288 DESS Dental Smart SolutionsTerrats Medical SL · 2022
- This deviceK231915 Zfx AbutmentsZfx GmbH - A Company of Zimvie · 2024
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −20 | K960026 | Biohorizons Dental Implant System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −19 | K964330 | Biohorizons Dental Implant System (Name Subject to Change) | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −18 | K972313 | The Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −17 | K020133 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −16 | K020645 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −15 | K022795 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −14 | K030463 | Modification to the Maestro System | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −13 | K032351 | The Maestro System 3.0MM Diameter Implant | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −12 | K041938 | Maximus OS (Overdenture System) | BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. | 2004 | 2 |
| −11 | K063364 | Alpha Bio Dental Implant System | Alpha-Bio Tec, Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −10 | K081653 | Mdi Mii One-Piece Implant, 2.9MM | Imtec Corp. | 2008 | 1 |
| −9 | K123022 | Neodent Implant System | Jjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S | 2013 | — |
| −8 | K133510 | Neodent Implant System | Jj Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios SA | 2014 | — |
| −7 | K133592 | Neodent Implant System, Titamax TI EX Acqua and TI Drive Acqua, Titamax Smart… | Neodent USA, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −6 | K150367 | Neodent Implant System | Jjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S | 2015 | — |
| −5 | K170588 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2017 | — |
| −4 | K173908 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2018 | — |
| −3 | K191986 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2019 | — |
| −2 | K203464 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2021 | — |
| −1 | K222288 | DESS Dental Smart Solutions | Terrats Medical SL | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K231915 | Zfx Abutments | Zfx GmbH - A Company of Zimvie | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K222288 | DESS Dental Smart SolutionsSummary page 5…NHA Classification Panel Dental Products Panel Reviewing Division Division of Dental Devices Predicate Device Information Primary Predicate Device K222288, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL Reference Devices K052648, Modification 3i Patient-Specific Dental Abutment and… | 2022 |
| † | K052648 | Modification to 3I Patient-Specific Dental Abutments and Overdenture Bars | 2005 |
| † | K100993 | Inclusive Titanium Abutments for Astra Tech Osseospeed Implants | 2010 |
| † | K213672 | T3 Pro Implants | 2022 |
| † | K130436 | Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement | 2013 |
| † | K092341 | Low Profile Abutments - Internal and External Connection | 2009 |
| † | K063341 | 3I Osseotite Certain Dental Implants | 2007 |
| † | K061629 | Certain Prevail Dental Implant | 2007 |
| † | K063286 | Osseotite; Osseotite NT; XP; TG Osseotite | 2007 |
| † | K100724 | Osseotite II Model Xifossxxx | 2011 |
| † | K111216 | Osseotite 2 Dental Implants | 2011 |
| † | K130949 | CP4 Osseotite Certain Dental Implants | 2013 |
| † | K142082 | Zimmer 3.1MM Dental Implant;2.9MM Angled Abutment;Straight Hex, 2.9MM Contour Abutement | 2014 |
| † | K133339 | Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw Vent T Implant, HA Coated;Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent M… | 2014 |
| † | K113753 | Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent X | 2012 |
| † | K132258 | Zimmer Dental Trabecular Metal Implant System | 2013 |
| † | K122300 | T3 Dental Implant | 2013 |
| † | K220978 | TSX Implants | 2022 |
| † | K212730 | BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments | 2021 |
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 28 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 44 of the 325 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 6 other devices also cite its predicate K222288.
How does its category compare?
All NHA devicesNHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2024, 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?
The Zfx Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for prosthetic restorations. All digitally designed custom abutments or superstructures and/or hybrid abutment crowns for use with Zfx TiBase or Pre-Milled Blank Abutments are intended to be sent to a Zfx validated milling center for manufacture. Table 1 Compatible Implant Systems Compatible Implant Platform Ø…
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The Zfx Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for prosthetic restorations.
All digitally designed custom abutments or superstructures and/or hybrid abutment crowns for use with Zfx TiBase or Pre-Milled Blank Abutments are intended to be sent to a Zfx validated milling center for manufacture.
Table 1 Compatible Implant Systems
Compatible Implant Platform Ø (mm)
Certain (Tapered and Parallel Walled), T3, T3 Pro: 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0
Tapered Screw-Vent, Trabecular Metal: 3.5, 4.5, 5.7
TSX: 2.9, 3.5, 4.5
Eztetic: 2.9
The Zfx TiBase abutments for the Ø3.25 mm Certain implant bodies, and Ø3.1 mm Eztetic implant bodies are indicated for maxillary lateral and mandibular central/lateral incisors only.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K231915 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K231915: Zfx Abutments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K231915
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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