Cleared Traditional

Apex Locator (K231990) - FDA 510(k) Clearance

K231990 · Cefla S.C. · Dental device
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Decision
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K231990 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Apex Locator. Classified as Locator, Root Apex (product code LQY).

Submitted by Cefla S.C. (Imola, IT). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 13, 2024 after a review of 223 days - an extended review cycle.

This device falls under the Dental FDA review panel. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Standard predicate-based submission. Standard predicate reliance. This clearance follows a standard predicate-based equivalence path within the Dental review framework, consistent with the majority of Class II 510(k) submissions.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K231990 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 05, 2023
Decision Date February 13, 2024
Days to Decision 223 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Dental (DE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
96d slower than avg
Panel avg: 127d · This submission: 223d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence.

Device Classification

Product Code LQY Locator, Root Apex
Device Class -

Regulatory Peers - LQY Locator, Root Apex

All 45
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