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Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Espe Dental AG · EBF Material, Tooth Shade, Resin
Cleared on Oct 7, 1999 as substantially equivalent to K962440 (Espe GmbH & Co. Kg., 1996) and 3 other predicates after a 35-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 1990. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Oct 7, 1999
- Review
- 35 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- EBF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 4
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K900510 (1990). 12 ancestors in all, the oldest K843566 (1984). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK900510 Pertac-HybridEspe GmbH (Us) · 1990
- 3 generations backK962440 Pertac II/Pertac II AplitipEspe GmbH & Co. Kg. · 1996
- 2 generations backK974458 Compolute AplicapEspe Dental-Medizin GmbH & Co.Kg. · 1998
- 1 generation backK984246 Prompt L-PopEspe Dental AG · 1999
- This deviceK992966 ReferenceEspe Dental AG · 1999
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK993566 PromptflowEspe Dental AG · 1999
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K993566PromptflowEspe Dental AG · 1999 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K900510 | Pertac-Hybrid | Espe GmbH (Us) | 1990 | — |
| −3 | K962440 | Pertac II/Pertac II Aplitip | Espe GmbH & Co. Kg. | 1996 | — |
| −2 | K974458 | Compolute Aplicap | Espe Dental-Medizin GmbH & Co.Kg. | 1998 | — |
| −1 | K984246 | Prompt L-Pop | Espe Dental AG | 1999 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K992966 | Reference | Espe Dental AG | 1999 | — |
| +1 | K993566 | Promptflow | Espe Dental AG | 1999 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in EBF? 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 EBF device
- #1 K202846 Tera Harzscore 18.5 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (4)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K962440 | Pertac II/Pertac II AplitipSummary page 1…enn. Tooth shade resin material Common Name:.....ccooevveeiiiciiiiieeeeeeenn, Composite restorative material Predicate Devices PERTAC® Il by ESPE......ccivieveeeeeenen K 962440 PROMPT® L-POP by ESPE.................... K 984246 HYTAC® by ESPE......cooieeeeveeeeene K 962442 KETAC®-MOLAR by ESPE............… | 1996 |
| * | K984246 | Prompt L-PopSummary page 1…ooevveeiiiciiiiieeeeeeenn, Composite restorative material Predicate Devices PERTAC® Il by ESPE......ccivieveeeeeenen K 962440 PROMPT® L-POP by ESPE.................... K 984246 HYTAC® by ESPE......cooieeeeveeeeene K 962442 KETAC®-MOLAR by ESPE.................... K 960954 510(k) REFERENCE® Page 2 of 56 [… | 1999 |
| * | K962442 | Hytac Aplitip/Hytac OsbSummary page 1…ve material Predicate Devices PERTAC® Il by ESPE......ccivieveeeeeenen K 962440 PROMPT® L-POP by ESPE.................... K 984246 HYTAC® by ESPE......cooieeeeveeeeene K 962442 KETAC®-MOLAR by ESPE.................... K 960954 510(k) REFERENCE® Page 2 of 56 [ Description for the Premarket… | 1996 |
| * | K960954 | Ketac-Molar AplicapSummary page 1…......ccivieveeeeeenen K 962440 PROMPT® L-POP by ESPE.................... K 984246 HYTAC® by ESPE......cooieeeeveeeeene K 962442 KETAC®-MOLAR by ESPE.................... K 960954 510(k) REFERENCE® Page 2 of 56 [ Description for the Premarket Notification RerFeERENCE® is classified as a too… | 1996 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K993566 | Promptflow | 1999 | 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?
- The line of descent spans 9 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- None of the 12 ancestors has a recall.
- Of its descendants, K993566 (Espe Dental AG, 1999) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K962440.
How does its category compare?
All EBF devicesEBF Material, Tooth Shade, Resin: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · EBF
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · EBF
43in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · EBF
1in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · EBF
1in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code EBF, 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 | 19 | 49 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 14 | 79 | 42 | 10 |
| 2009 | 20 | 84 | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 19 | 75 | 6 | 31 |
| 2011 | 19 | 81 | 7 | 31 |
| 2012 | 11 | 86 | 0 | 62 |
| 2013 | 13 | 153 | 0 | 246 |
| 2014 | 10 | 112 | 0 | 195 |
| 2015 | 17 | 123 | 0 | 119 |
| 2016 | 20 | 205 | 0 | 143 |
| 2017 | 15 | 108 | 4 | 42 |
| 2018 | 15 | 115 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 17 | 159 | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 | 190 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 13 | 178 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 17 | 63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 87 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 18 | 120 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 16 | 59 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Composite restorative material for:
Restorations of type I, II; III, IV, and V cavities (according to Black)
Fillings in deciduous teeth
Extended fissure sealing
Cervical erosions and abrasions
Cutting edge build-up
Repairing of veneers made of composite and ceramics
Inlays fabrication
Interlocking of loose teeth
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K992966 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K992966: Reference.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K992966
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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