510(k) · Cleared
ClearedOpus Magnum PI Knotless Fixation Device
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrocare Corp. · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Apr 16, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K012125 (Opus Medical, Inc., 2001) and 1 other predicate after an 82-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 1992. 27 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 16, 2007
- Review
- 82 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K921873 (1992). 11 ancestors in all. 27 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 3 generations backK921873 Quickanchor, ModificationMitek Surgical Products, Inc. · 1992
- 2 generations backK992487 Mitek Mini Quickanchor PlusMitek Products · 1999
- 1 generation backK061349 Opus Labralock P Knotless Fixation DeviceArthrocare Corp. · 2006
- This deviceK070227 Opus Magnum PI Knotless Fixation DeviceArthrocare Corp. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 16 of its ownK081893 Opus Magnum Speedscrew Knotless Fixation Device, Model OM-6500Arthrocare Corp. · 2008
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 15 of its ownK100457 Opus Speedscrew SystemArthrocare Corp. · 2010
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK101448 Opus Speedscrew SystemArthrocare Corp. · 2010 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK131182 Multifix S Knotless Fixation DeviceArthocare Corporation · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 7 of its ownK080335 Tornier Cinch Knotless Fixation Implant SystemTornier, Inc. · 2008
Showing 5 of 27 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 27 · See all- K081893Opus Magnum Speedscrew Knotless Fixation Device, Model OM-6500Arthrocare Corp. · 2008 · cites it directly16descendants
- K100457Opus Speedscrew SystemArthrocare Corp. · 2010 · 2 generations on15descendants
- K101448Opus Speedscrew SystemArthrocare Corp. · 2010 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K131182Multifix S Knotless Fixation DeviceArthocare Corporation · 2013 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K080335Tornier Cinch Knotless Fixation Implant SystemTornier, Inc. · 2008 · cites it directly7descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K921873 | Quickanchor, Modification | Mitek Surgical Products, Inc. | 1992 | — |
| −2 | K992487 | Mitek Mini Quickanchor Plus | Mitek Products | 1999 | — |
| −1 | K061349 | Opus Labralock P Knotless Fixation Device | Arthrocare Corp. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K070227 | Opus Magnum PI Knotless Fixation Device | Arthrocare Corp. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K081893 | Opus Magnum Speedscrew Knotless Fixation Device, Model OM-6500 | Arthrocare Corp. | 2008 | — |
| +2 | K100457 | Opus Speedscrew System | Arthrocare Corp. | 2010 | — |
| +2 | K101448 | Opus Speedscrew System | Arthrocare Corp. | 2010 | 1 |
| +2 | K131182 | Multifix S Knotless Fixation Device | Arthocare Corporation | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K080335 | Tornier Cinch Knotless Fixation Implant System | Tornier, Inc. | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K012125 | Opus Magnum Anchor & InserterSummary page 1…ndegradeable, Soft Tissue (Class II per 21 CFR 888.3040, Product code: MBI) Predicate Devices Opus Magnum K012125 (Cleared 09/17/0 1) Opus LabraLock P K061349 (Cleared 07/14/06) ProductDescription The Opusw Magnum TM PI d… | 2001 |
| * | K061349 | Opus Labralock P Knotless Fixation DeviceSummary page 1…lass II per 21 CFR 888.3040, Product code: MBI) Predicate Devices Opus Magnum K012125 (Cleared 09/17/0 1) Opus LabraLock P K061349 (Cleared 07/14/06) ProductDescription The Opusw Magnum TM PI device is a bone anchor with inserter handle designed for specific… | 2006 |
What descends from it? (27)
See all 274 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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?
- The line of descent spans 15 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 6.8 years on median.
- 2 of the 11 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K081893 (Arthrocare Corp., 2008) has gone furthest, with 16 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K012125.
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. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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 Opus ® MagnumTM PI bone anchor with inserter is indicated for use in fixation of soft tissue to bone. Examples of such procedures include: Shoulder: Bankart Repair, SLAP lesion repair, acromio-clavicular separation, rotator cuff repair, capsule shift/capsule-labral reconstruction, biceps tenodesis and deltoid repair Ankle: Lateral instability, medial instability, Achilles tendon repair/reconstruction and midfoot reconstruction Foot: Hallux valgus…
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The Opus ® MagnumTM PI bone anchor with inserter is indicated for use in fixation of soft tissue to bone. Examples of such procedures include:
Shoulder: Bankart Repair, SLAP lesion repair, acromio-clavicular separation, rotator cuff repair, capsule shift/capsule-labral reconstruction, biceps tenodesis and deltoid repair
Ankle: Lateral instability, medial instability, Achilles tendon repair/reconstruction and midfoot reconstruction
Foot: Hallux valgus reconstruction
Elbow: Tennis elbow repair, biceps tendon attachment
Knee: Extra-capsular repairs; reattachment of: medial collateral ligament, posterior oblique ligament or joint capsule closure to anterior proximal tibia; extra capsular reconstruction, ITB tenodesis; patellar ligament and tendon avulsions
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K070227 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K070227: Opus Magnum PI Knotless Fixation Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K070227
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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