# K092998: Conmed Linvatec Intercept Implant

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Linvatec Corp.
- Decided: Dec 23, 2009 after 86 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: 9 generations back to K933738 (1994). 34 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 35 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K063588: Matryx Interference Screw, 239038T5,231025T5,231033T5,231038T5,231125T5,231133T5,231138T5, Conmed Linvatec Biomaterials (2007) Summary page 1.
- K062466: Arthrex Interference Screw, Arthrex, Inc. (2006) Summary page 1.

## Indications for use
The ConMed Linvatec Intercept implants are for attaching soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures to be used in either arthroscopic or open surgical procedures: The Intercept implants are intended to be used for interference fixation of soft tissue (including ligaments or tendons) to. bone, where the implant sizes offered are patient appropriate. The implant operates in conjunction with appropriate postoperative immobilization, throughout the healing period, to attach soft tissue to bone.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K092998
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology