# K003227: Bio-Absorbable Corkscrew Model AR-1920B

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
- Decided: Jan 8, 2001 after 84 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
No predicates in its family tree.
526 later devices descend from it; 8 cite it directly.
0 of 527 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.

## Most influential descendants
- K052776: Tightrope Acromioclavicular (AC) Device, Titanium, Stainless Steel , Models AR-2257, AR-TBD (2005), 217 descendants of its own
- K043337: Arthrex Bio-Corkscrew FT Suture Anchor (2004), 145 descendants of its own
- K061665: Arthrex 4.5 MM, 5.5 MM and 6.5 MM Corkscrew FT (2006), 114 descendants of its own
- K060830: Milagro Interference Screw (2006), 103 descendants of its own
- K060271: Spiralok Anchor (2006), 100 descendants of its own

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K003227
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology