510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArgesol #720
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Argen Precious Metals, Inc. · EJT Alloy, Gold-Based Noble Metal
Cleared on Aug 29, 1994 after a 26-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 29, 1994
- Review
- 26 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EJT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK943779 Argesol #720Argen Precious Metals, Inc. · 1994
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022457 Porta Optimum Solder 710Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022454 Porta OP Solder W-2Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG · 2002
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K943779 | Argesol #720 | Argen Precious Metals, Inc. | 1994 | — |
| +1 | K022457 | Porta Optimum Solder 710 | Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K022454 | Porta OP Solder W-2 | Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG | 2002 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (2)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- Of its descendants, K022457 (Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG, 2002) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All EJT devicesEJT Alloy, Gold-Based Noble Metal: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · EJT
FDA has decided no EJT device since 2007.
Median 510(k) review, days · EJT
Too few EJT 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · EJT
No recall names EJT since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · EJT
1in 2017
MAUDE reports naming product code EJT, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K943779 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K943779: Argesol #720.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K943779
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026