510(k) · Cleared
ClearedApex Locator Bingo-1020
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Dent Corp. Research & Development · LQY Locator, Root Apex
Cleared on Nov 30, 1999 after a 158-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 30, 1999
- Review
- 158 days
- Class
- Class U
- Product code
- LQY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
13 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK992233 Apex Locator Bingo-1020Dent Corp. Research & Development · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 11 of its ownK111474 Bingo ProForum Engineering Technologies (96), Ltd. · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK131907 Raypex 6Dentsply International, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 5 of its ownK191806 Propex IQ Apex LocatorDentsply Sirona · 2019
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 4 of its ownK203836 BOMEDENT Apex locator, WISMY Apex locatorChangzhou Bomedent Medical Technology Co.,Ltd · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 2 of its ownK181087 Apex Locator, DPEX IIIGuilin Woodpecker Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. · 2018
Showing 5 of 13 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K111474Bingo ProForum Engineering Technologies (96), Ltd. · 2011 · cites it directly11descendants
- K131907Raypex 6Dentsply International, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K191806Propex IQ Apex LocatorDentsply Sirona · 2019 · 3 generations on5descendants
- K203836BOMEDENT Apex locator, WISMY Apex locatorChangzhou Bomedent Medical Technology Co.,Ltd · 2021 · 4 generations on4descendants
- K181087Apex Locator, DPEX IIIGuilin Woodpecker Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. · 2018 · 3 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K992233 | Apex Locator Bingo-1020 | Dent Corp. Research & Development | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K111474 | Bingo Pro | Forum Engineering Technologies (96), Ltd. | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K131907 | Raypex 6 | Dentsply International, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +3 | K191806 | Propex IQ Apex Locator | Dentsply Sirona | 2019 | — |
| +4 | K203836 | BOMEDENT Apex locator, WISMY Apex locator | Changzhou Bomedent Medical Technology Co.,Ltd | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K181087 | Apex Locator, DPEX III | Guilin Woodpecker Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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.
Planning a device in LQY? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LQY device
- #1 K252224 Apex Locator (FindPex)score 12.0 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it? (13)
See all 132 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, K111474 (Forum Engineering Technologies (96), Ltd., 2011) has gone furthest, with 11 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All LQY devicesLQY Locator, Root Apex: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LQY
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LQY
164in 2010
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LQY
No recall names LQY since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · LQY
51in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LQY, 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 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 3 | 164 | 0 | 22 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 0 | 140 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 59 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 128 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 133 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 154 |
| 2019 | 1 | — | 0 | 163 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 139 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | 0 | 107 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 63 |
| 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 56 |
| 2024 | 1 | — | 0 | 81 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 51 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
BINGO-1020 is a modern device for precise apex localization during root channel treatment.
BINGO-1020 is distinguished by increasing precision at 0.1mm on wet/dry, large graphic display where current position of endo file is reflected and other essential information is displayed.
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/K992233 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K992233: Apex Locator Bingo-1020.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K992233
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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