Manufacturer registered with FDA
Lares Research
Chico, CA, United States. Lists 7 dental device types with FDA across 1 registered establishment, and holds 8 510(k) clearances as applicant.
- Device types listed
- 7
- Brands and models
- 83
- 510(k) clearances
- 81991–2022
- Markets registered in
- 794 registrations outside the US
- Establishments
- 1United States
510(k) clearances per year, 1990–2026
Registered in 7 markets
Where regulators' registries name Lares Research as the manufacturer or the registration holder of a device.
| Market | Regulator | Named as | Name on the registry | Registrations | Issued | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA | Manufacturer | Lares Research | 8 clearances | 1991–2022 | Below |
| Canada | Health Canada | Registration holder | LARES RESEARCH | 61 | 1998–2026 | Pure Global AI |
| European Union | EUDAMED | Manufacturer | Lares Research | 16 | — | Pure Global AI |
| South Korea | MFDS | Manufacturer | Lares ResearchLares Research, Inc · Lares Research, Inc. | 12 | 2000–2008 | Pure Global AI |
| Taiwan | TFDA | Manufacturer | LARES RESEARCH | 3 | 2005–2021 | Pure Global AI |
| Australia | TGA | Manufacturer | Lares Research Inc | 1 | 2017–2017 | Pure Global AI |
| Colombia | INVIMA | Manufacturer | LARES RESEARCH INC. | 1 | — | Pure Global AI |
Outside the US the count is of all the company's device registrations in that market, dental or not · matched by company name and country · registry data read 12 Nov 2026
Devices listed with FDA
What Lares Research currently lists, by FDA device type, with the brand and model names on the listing.
| Device type | Category | Role | Brands and models | Listed since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Air-Powered HandpieceEFB · Class 1 | Dental handpieces | Maker | L5 557 ProStyle SF NSK SCL5 557 ProStyle SF NSK SLCL5 757 ProStyle SF NSK SCL5 757 ProStyle SF NSK SLCLynx mini 4-Hole CLynx mini SCLynx mini SLCLynx Standard SCLynx Standard SLCMultiForce 0-5k Straight 61 morePastel plus ProphyPerfect Finish 1:1 Contra Angle with push button latch headPerfect Finish 1:1 Straight AttachmentPerfect Finish 20k MotorPerfect Finish 4:1 Contra Angle with push button latch headPerfect Finish 4:1 Contra Angle with screw-in type prophy headPerfect Finish 4:1 Contra Angle with snap-on type prophy headPerfect Finish 4:1 Straight AttachmentSmilodon Mini SCSmilodon Mini SLCSmilodon Standard SCSmilodon Standard SLCSmilodon, 557, 4H, PB, CSmilodon, 757, 4H, PB, CSmoothdrive 1:1 CAXP Mini head, Signature gripXP Mini head, Signature grip, OpticXP Mini head, Smooth gripXP Mini head, Smooth grip, OpticXP Standard head, Signature gripXP Standard head, Signature grip, OpticXP Standard head, Smooth gripXP Standard head, Smooth grip, OpticXP3 Mini head, Signature gripXP3 Mini head, Signature grip, OpticXP3 Mini head, Smooth gripXP3 Mini head, Smooth grip, OpticXP3 Standard head, Signature gripXP3 Standard head, Signature grip, OpticXP3 Standard head, Smooth gripXP3 Standard head, Smooth grip, OpticXP5 Mini head, Signature gripXP5 Mini head, Signature grip, OpticXP5 Mini head, Smooth gripXP5 Mini head, Smooth grip, OpticXP5 Standard head, Signature gripXP5 Standard head, Signature grip, OpticXP5 Standard head, Smooth gripXP5 Standard head, Smooth grip, Optic557 ProStyle SF Lite 2H557 ProStyle SF Lite 4H C557 ProStyle SF Lite 4H LC557 ProStyle SF Lite NSK SC557 ProStyle SF Lite NSK SLC557 ProStyle SF Lite SC557 ProStyle SF Lite SLC557 ProStyle SF NSK SC557 ProStyle SF NSK SLC557 ProStyle SF SC557 ProStyle SF SLC757 ProStyle SF Lite 2H757 ProStyle SF Lite 4H C757 ProStyle SF Lite 4H LC757 ProStyle SF Lite NSK SC757 ProStyle SF Lite NSK SLC757 ProStyle SF Lite SC757 ProStyle SF Lite SLC757 ProStyle SF NSK SC757 ProStyle SF NSK SLC757 ProStyle SF SC757 ProStyle SF SLC | 2014 |
| Dental Contra- and Right-Angle Attachment HandpieceEGS · Class 1 | Dental handpieces | Maker | Perfect Finish 1:1 Contra Angle with push button latch headPerfect Finish 4:1 Contra Angle with push button latch headPerfect Finish 4:1 Contra Angle with screw-in type prophy headPerfect Finish 4:1 Contra Angle with snap-on type prophy headSmoothdrive 1:1 CASmoothdrive 1:5 Contra angle | 2022 |
| Dental Diamond InstrumentDZP · Class 1 | Dental burs & diamonds | Lister | Cybercut Diamond Dental Bur | 2025 |
| Dental Belt and/or Gear Driven HandpieceEFA · Class 1 | Dental handpieces | Lister | Pastel Prophy Angle, disposable | 2025 |
| Operative Dental UnitEIA · Class 1 | Dental chairs & operative units | Maker | Perceptive electric motor and controlSmoothdrive electric motor system with Fluoresce HD | 2022 |
| Dental BurEJL · Class 1 | Dental burs & diamonds | Lister | Cybercut Carbide Dental Bur | 1992 |
| Oral Cavity Abrasive Polishing AgentEJR · Class 1 | Polishing & prophylaxis | Lister | Pastel Prophy Paste, Mint, Coarse Grit | 2025 |
Source: FDA establishment registration & device listing, 510(k) and product classification files · FDA data as of 2 Nov 2026 · snapshot 12 Nov 2026
510(k) clearances
Clearances on which FDA names Lares Research as the applicant.
| Decided | 510(k) | Device | Device type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2022 | K220873 | Perceptive electric dental motor and control unit | EIA Operative Dental Unit |
| 7 Nov 2022 | K220874 | Smooth Drive contra angle and straight handpieces | EGS Dental Contra- and Right-Angle Attachment Handpiece |
| 28 Oct 2014 | K141221 | LARES ULTRALITE PROSTYLE HIGH-SPEED DENTAL HANDPIECES, LARES EURO PROSTYLE HIGH-SPEED DENTAL HANDPIECES, LARES TURBO+ PR | EFB Dental Air-Powered Handpiece |
| 30 Jun 2003 | K031540 | APEX ELECTRIC HANDPIECE SYSTEM | EKX Ac-Powered Direct Drive Handpiece |
| 23 Apr 1996 | K961163 | LARES RESEARCH AS-1 LOWSPEED HANDPIECE | EFB Dental Air-Powered Handpiece |
| 11 Mar 1991 | K905543 | LARES APOLLO CS/CP/C | EBZ Ultraviolet Activator for Polymerization |
| 11 Mar 1991 | K905542 | LARES APOLLO CS AND S HANDPIECE LIGHTING SYSTEMS | EFB Dental Air-Powered Handpiece |
| 7 Mar 1991 | K905541 | LARES 757 WORKHORSE HIGHSPEED HANDPIECE | EFB Dental Air-Powered Handpiece |
Some of these clearances are listed with FDA today by another company: J. Morita USA, Inc. (1).
Also lists devices cleared under other names
Lares Research lists these devices with FDA today. The clearance names a different applicant, as happens after a rename, an acquisition or a private-label agreement.
Original applicants: MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc. (1), Nakamura Magnifier Co., Ltd. (1), Medidenta Intl., Inc. (1).
| Decided | 510(k) | Device | Applicant | Device type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 2021 | K202786 | Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories | MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc. | EFB Dental Air-Powered Handpiece |
| 20 Mar 2008 | K073652 | ND LOW SPEED AIRMOTOR AND HANDPIECE, HIGHSPEED AIRTURBINE HANDPIECE, E-TYPE STRAIGHT NOSECONE AND CONTRA ANGLE | Nakamura Magnifier Co., Ltd. | EFB Dental Air-Powered Handpiece |
| 9 Oct 1997 | K973062 | TWIST RECIPROCATING DISPOSABLE PROPHY ANGLE | Medidenta Intl., Inc. | EFA Dental Belt and/or Gear Driven Handpiece |
Registered establishments
| Establishment | Location | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| LARES RESEARCHFDA reg. 2916440 | CHICO, CA, United States | Manufacturer, Remanufacturer, Repacker / relabeler |
Sources
FDA establishment registration & device listing (search FDA, owner/operator 2916440). FDA 510(k) premarket notification file. FDA data as of 2 Nov 2026; snapshot 12 Nov 2026. The location shown is the address on FDA's record.