510(k) · Cleared
ClearedStraumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/Bar
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Institut Straumann AG · NHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
Cleared on Jan 22, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K190040 (Institut Straumann AG, 2019) after a 114-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2019.
- Decided
- Jan 22, 2026
- Review
- 114 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NHA
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K190040 (2019). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 1 generation backK190040 Straumann BLX Line Extension - New AbutmentsInstitut Straumann AG · 2019
- This deviceK253315 Straumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/BarInstitut Straumann AG · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K190040 | Straumann BLX Line Extension - New Abutments | Institut Straumann AG | 2019 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K253315 | Straumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/Bar | Institut Straumann AG | 2026 | — |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K190040 | Straumann BLX Line Extension - New AbutmentsSummary page 6…Straumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/Bar 510(k) Summary – K253315 Predicate Device(s) Primary Predicate: • K190040 - Straumann® BLX Variobase Abutments for Bar and Bridges Reference Devices: • K190662 - MRI Compatibility for Existing St… | 2019 |
| † | K190662 | MRI Compatibility for Existing Straumann Dental Implant Systems | 2019 |
| † | K230108 | Straumann® BLC and TLC Implants | 2023 |
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?
- Its one ancestor has no recall.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K190040.
How does its category compare?
All NHA devicesNHA Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, 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 Straumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/Bar are prosthetic components placed onto Straumann dental implants to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Straumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/Bar are indicated for screw-retained or cement-retained bridge restorations. A temporary restoration can be used prior to the insertion of the final components to maintain, stabilize, and shape the soft tissue during the healing phase. Temporary restorations are indicated to be placed out of occlusion. Final abutments and restorations may be placed in occlusion when the implant is fully osseointegrated.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K253315 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K253315: Straumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/Bar.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K253315
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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