510(k) · Cleared
ClearedUltrafix Knotless Minimite Suture Anchor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Linvatec Corp. · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Nov 22, 2002 after an 88-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Nov 22, 2002
- Review
- 88 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK022827 Ultrafix Knotless Minimite Suture AnchorLinvatec Corp. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK060714 HI-FI Ultrafix Knotless Minimite Suture AnchorConmed Linvatec · 2006
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K060714HI-FI Ultrafix Knotless Minimite Suture AnchorConmed Linvatec · 2006 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K022827 | Ultrafix Knotless Minimite Suture Anchor | Linvatec Corp. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K060714 | HI-FI Ultrafix Knotless Minimite Suture Anchor | Conmed Linvatec | 2006 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K060714 | HI-FI Ultrafix Knotless Minimite Suture Anchor | 2006 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K060714 (Conmed Linvatec, 2006) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All MBI devicesMBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · MBI
27in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MBI
58in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MBI
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MBI
3,826in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MBI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 16 | 80 | 24 | 240 |
| 2008 | 10 | 69 | 6 | 338 |
| 2009 | 19 | 82 | 2 | 355 |
| 2010 | 17 | 76 | 3 | 291 |
| 2011 | 30 | 75 | 23 | 328 |
| 2012 | 24 | 94 | 6 | 371 |
| 2013 | 31 | 100 | 2 | 442 |
| 2014 | 23 | 101 | 0 | 504 |
| 2015 | 23 | 85 | 0 | 507 |
| 2016 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 795 |
| 2017 | 17 | 70 | 4 | 675 |
| 2018 | 16 | 91 | 2 | 1,072 |
| 2019 | 31 | 90 | 0 | 1,303 |
| 2020 | 35 | 83 | 1 | 1,454 |
| 2021 | 18 | 107 | 0 | 1,890 |
| 2022 | 19 | 64 | 0 | 1,591 |
| 2023 | 52 | 57 | 1 | 2,503 |
| 2024 | 22 | 30 | 1 | 3,779 |
| 2025 | 27 | 58 | 1 | 3,826 |
| 2026 | 30 | 63 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Linvatec UltraFix@ Knotless MiniMitee Suture Anchor is intended for reattaching soft tissue to glenoid bone in the shoulder. The following are the indications for use: Bankart lesion repairs, SLAP lesion repairs, capsular shift, capsulolabral reconstructions.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K022827 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K022827: Ultrafix Knotless Minimite Suture Anchor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K022827
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026