510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Fiberwire
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · GAT Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene
Cleared on Jul 3, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K041589 (Arthrex, Inc., 2004) and 1 other predicate after a 19-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1999. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 3, 2007
- Review
- 19 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- GAT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K990088 (1999). 14 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK990088 Synthofil Nonabsorbable Pet Surgical SutureAesculap, Inc. · 1999
- 4 generations backK012923 Arthrex Fiberwire, Usp Size 5, Model AR-7201Arthrex, Inc. · 2001
- 3 generations backK021434 Arthrex Fiberwire in Usp SizesArthrex, Inc. · 2002
- 2 generations backK032245 Arthrex Fibertape (TM), 2MM, Arthrex Fibertape (TM), 3MM, Arthrex…Arthrex, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK041553 Arthrex Suture Grafting KitArthrex, Inc. · 2004
- This deviceK071622 Arthrex FiberwireArthrex, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK252225 PowerKnot High Strength SuturesMedacta International S.A. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK123668 OrthocordDepuy Mitek, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Company · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK080918 Double Armed Meniscal Needles with Size #2-0 Orthocord, Meniscal…Depuy Mitek · 2008
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K252225PowerKnot High Strength SuturesMedacta International S.A. · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K123668OrthocordDepuy Mitek, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Company · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
- K080918Double Armed Meniscal Needles with Size #2-0 Orthocord, Meniscal Needle with Wire Eyelet…Depuy Mitek · 2008 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K990088 | Synthofil Nonabsorbable Pet Surgical Suture | Aesculap, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −4 | K012923 | Arthrex Fiberwire, Usp Size 5, Model AR-7201 | Arthrex, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −3 | K021434 | Arthrex Fiberwire in Usp Sizes | Arthrex, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| −2 | K032245 | Arthrex Fibertape (TM), 2MM, Arthrex Fibertape (TM), 3MM, Arthrex Fibertape… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K041553 | Arthrex Suture Grafting Kit | Arthrex, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K071622 | Arthrex Fiberwire | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K252225 | PowerKnot High Strength Sutures | Medacta International S.A. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K123668 | Orthocord | Depuy Mitek, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Company | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K080918 | Double Armed Meniscal Needles with Size #2-0 Orthocord, Meniscal Needle with… | Depuy Mitek | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
Planning a device in GAT? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new GAT device
- #1 K230311 HyperSuturescore 20.2 · 7 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K041589 | Arthrex Fiberwire with SilkSummary page 1…de - GAT, Suture. Non-absorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene: 21 CFR 878.5000 ClassificationName GAP, Suture Non-absorbable, Silk: 21 CFR 878.5030 Predicate Device K041589. FiberWire® K041553, FiberWire® Suture Grafting Kit. Device DescrIpi… | 2004 |
| * | K041553 | Arthrex Suture Grafting KitSummary page 1…CFR 878.5000 ClassificationName GAP, Suture Non-absorbable, Silk: 21 CFR 878.5030 Predicate Device K041589. FiberWire® K041553, FiberWire® Suture Grafting Kit. Device DescrIpin Arthrex FiberWire~ configurations consist of single stran… | 2004 |
What descends from it? (3)
3 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 8 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 14 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K252225 (Medacta International S.A., 2025) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All GAT devicesGAT Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · GAT
5in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · GAT
30in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · GAT
1in 2011
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · GAT
2,956in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code GAT, 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 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 15 |
| 2008 | 4 | 93 | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 9 | 57 | 0 | 55 |
| 2010 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 79 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 1 | 97 |
| 2012 | 6 | 61 | 0 | 253 |
| 2013 | 4 | 123 | 0 | 210 |
| 2014 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 165 |
| 2015 | 7 | 125 | 0 | 626 |
| 2016 | 10 | 139 | 0 | 688 |
| 2017 | 6 | 57 | 0 | 1,104 |
| 2018 | 6 | 95 | 0 | 1,453 |
| 2019 | 4 | 79 | 0 | 1,251 |
| 2020 | 5 | 201 | 0 | 1,220 |
| 2021 | 4 | 92 | 0 | 1,643 |
| 2022 | 5 | 109 | 0 | 1,419 |
| 2023 | 8 | 220 | 0 | 2,038 |
| 2024 | 3 | 140 | 0 | 2,597 |
| 2025 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 2,956 |
| 2026 | 5 | 83 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Arthrex FiberWire® suture configurations are intended for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation. These sutures may be incorporated, as components, into surgeries where constructs including those with allograft or autograft tissues are used for repair.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K071622 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K071622: Arthrex Fiberwire.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K071622
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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