510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOrthophos 3/3 Ceph/3 DS
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH · MUH System, X-Ray, Extraoral Source, Digital
Cleared on Apr 30, 1999 after a 70-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 30, 1999
- Review
- 70 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MUH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK990528 Orthophos 3/3 Ceph/3 DSSirona Dental Systems GmbH · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK073365 Dental Digital X-Ray Imaging SystemVATECH Co., Ltd. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK100317 Digital X-Ray Imaging System (Pax-Primo) Model Pax-PrimoVATECH Co., Ltd. · 2010
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K990528 | Orthophos 3/3 Ceph/3 DS | Sirona Dental Systems GmbH | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K073365 | Dental Digital X-Ray Imaging System | VATECH Co., Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K100317 | Digital X-Ray Imaging System (Pax-Primo) Model Pax-Primo | VATECH Co., Ltd. | 2010 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 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? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K073365 | Dental Digital X-Ray Imaging System | 2008 | 1 |
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, K073365 (VATECH Co., Ltd., 2008) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All MUH devicesMUH System, X-Ray, Extraoral Source, Digital: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MUH
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MUH
159in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MUH
1in 2015
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MUH
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MUH, 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 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 88 | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 | 174 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 81 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 172 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 168 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 12 | 111 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 84 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 80 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 144 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 159 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Orthophos 3/3 Ceph/3 DS is an extraoral x-ray system intended for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures. The system allows for panoramic tomographic imaging and teleradiography.
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/K990528 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K990528: Orthophos 3/3 Ceph/3 DS.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K990528
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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