# K253315: Straumann Variobase Abutments XC for Bridge/Bar

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Institut Straumann AG
- Decided: Jan 22, 2026 after 114 days
- Product code: NHA (Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3630
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K190040 (2019). 1 ancestor in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 2 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K190040: Straumann BLX Line Extension - New Abutments, Institut Straumann AG (2019) Summary page 6.

## Indications for use
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.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K253315
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology