# K013557: Lactosorb Craniofacial Anchor-Push Screw

- Pathway: 510(k) (Special)
- Applicant: Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc.
- Decided: Nov 16, 2001 after 23 days
- Product code: MBI (Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3040
- 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 K974136 (1998). 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)
- K974136: Craniofacial Anchors, Biomet, Inc. (1998) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K061507: Sonicweld RX Endobrow Fixation (2006), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Craniofacial Anchor-Push Screw’s are indicated for use to assist resorbable suture in open and endoscopic brow lift procedures.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K013557
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology