# K002020: Lactosorb Meniscal Screw

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, Inc.
- Decided: Aug 25, 2000 after 53 days
- Product code: MAI (Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K982095 (1999). 1 ancestor in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 3 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K982095: Lactosorb Meniscal Repair Device, Biomet, Inc. (1999) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K031714: Inion Trinion Biodegradable Meniscus Screw (2004), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The LactoSorb Meniscal Screw is indicated for the repair of vertical longitudinal full thickness tears (i.e. bucket-handle) in the red-red and red- white zones. These devices are not to be used for memscal tears in the avascular zone of the meniscus.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K002020
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology