# K970123: Dentsply Cavitron SPS Scaler System

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Dentsply Intl.
- Decided: Apr 11, 1997 after 87 days
- Product code: ELC (Scaler, Ultrasonic)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 872.4850
- 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 K864996 (1987). 1 ancestor in all.
4 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 6 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K864996: Ultrasonic Scaler 3000/ Prophy-Jet 30/ Cavi-Jet 30, Dentsply Intl. (1987) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K052334: Cavitron RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece, Model G-131 (2005), 2 descendants of its own
- K150535: Cavitron Touch Ultrasonic Scaling System (2015), 0 descendants of its own
- K130862: Cavitron Prophy-Jet Air Polishing Prophylaxis System (2013), 0 descendants of its own
- K100401: Swerv Magnetostrictive Ultrasonic Scaler System (2010), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The SPS SCALER SYSTEM is designed for use in general prophylaxis and periodontal treatments and other areas of operative dentistry. This SPS SCALER SYSTEM is used with scaling tips and a fine warm water spray for debriding light to heavy calculus and plaque deposits from tooth and root surfaces.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K970123
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology