510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBio-Oss Anorganic Bovine Bone
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Geistlich-Pharma · LYC Bone Grafting Material, Synthetic
Cleared on Sep 15, 1998 after a 595-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 296 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 15, 1998
- Review
- 595 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LYC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
296 later devices descend from it, 12 citing it directly.
- This deviceK970321 Bio-Oss Anorganic Bovine BoneGeistlich-Pharma · 1998
- Descendant · cites it directly · 189 of its ownK992416 Perioglas- Bioglass Bone Graft ParticulateUsbiomaterials Corp. · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 124 of its ownK033815 Bio-Oss, Bio-Oss Blocks and Bio-Oss CollagenGeistlich-Pharma · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 85 of its ownK033994 Novabone-BBG-Resorbable Bone Graft SubstituteNovabone Products, LLC · 2004
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 84 of its ownK041613 Novabone - AR - Resorbable Bone Graft SubstituteNovabone Products, LLC · 2004
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 80 of its ownK040278 Perioglas-Bioglass Bone Graft SubstituteNovabone Products, LLC · 2004
Showing 5 of 296 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 296 · See all- K992416Perioglas- Bioglass Bone Graft ParticulateUsbiomaterials Corp. · 1999 · cites it directly189descendants
- K033815Bio-Oss, Bio-Oss Blocks and Bio-Oss CollagenGeistlich-Pharma · 2004 · cites it directly124descendants
- K033994Novabone-BBG-Resorbable Bone Graft SubstituteNovabone Products, LLC · 2004 · 2 generations on85descendants
- K041613Novabone - AR - Resorbable Bone Graft SubstituteNovabone Products, LLC · 2004 · 3 generations on84descendants
- K040278Perioglas-Bioglass Bone Graft SubstituteNovabone Products, LLC · 2004 · 2 generations on80descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K970321 | Bio-Oss Anorganic Bovine Bone | Geistlich-Pharma | 1998 | — |
| +1 | K992416 | Perioglas- Bioglass Bone Graft Particulate | Usbiomaterials Corp. | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K033815 | Bio-Oss, Bio-Oss Blocks and Bio-Oss Collagen | Geistlich-Pharma | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K033994 | Novabone-BBG-Resorbable Bone Graft Substitute | Novabone Products, LLC | 2004 | — |
| +3 | K041613 | Novabone - AR - Resorbable Bone Graft Substitute | Novabone Products, LLC | 2004 | — |
| +2 | K040278 | Perioglas-Bioglass Bone Graft Substitute | Novabone Products, LLC | 2004 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 27 | 0 |
| 2026 | 17 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), 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’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (296)
See all 29612 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K992416 | Perioglas- Bioglass Bone Graft Particulate | 1999 | 189 |
| K033815 | Bio-Oss, Bio-Oss Blocks and Bio-Oss Collagen | 2004 | 124 |
| K112572 | Geistlich Combi-Kit Collegen | 2011 | 23 |
| K122894 | Geistlich Bio-Oss, Geistlich Bio-Oss Collagen, Geistlich Combi-Kit Collagen, Geistlich… | 2013 | 21 |
| K051443 | Cerasorb Dental, Cerasorb M Dental and Cerasorb Perio | 2005 | 18 |
| K040501 | DBX Demineralized Bone Matrix Putty, Paste and Mix | 2005 | 3 |
| K040646 | Straumann Granules | 2004 | 2 |
| K113246 | OCS-B | 2013 | 1 |
| K111816 | Equimatrix | 2011 | 1 |
| K151209 | InterOss | 2015 | 0 |
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, K992416 (Usbiomaterials Corp., 1999) has gone furthest, with 189 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LYC devicesLYC Bone Grafting Material, Synthetic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LYC
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LYC
267in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LYC
1in 2018
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LYC
2in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LYC, 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 | 13 | 80 | 0 | 23 |
| 2008 | 8 | 73 | 0 | 25 |
| 2009 | 14 | 100 | 1 | 25 |
| 2010 | 13 | 164 | 2 | 28 |
| 2011 | 9 | 224 | 0 | 21 |
| 2012 | 5 | 120 | 2 | 10 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 2 | 140 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 19 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 1 | 14 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 3 | 156 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 | 267 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 | 266 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Augmentation or reconstructive treatment of alveolar ridge
Filling of periodontal defects
Treatment of defects after root resection, apicoectomy, and cystectomy
Filling of extraction sockets to enhance preservation of alveolar ridge
Elevation of maxillary sinus floor
Filling of periodontal defects in conjunction with products intended for Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) and Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
Filling of peri-implant defects in conjunction with products intended for Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA 510(k) statement, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K970321 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K970321: Bio-Oss Anorganic Bovine Bone.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K970321
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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